# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220022760006` · 09/24/2002 · Solar Sources Underground L L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Felson  Bowman
- **Operator:** Solar Sources Underground L L C
- **Mine:** [1202103](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202103)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING UNDER CONTINUOUS MINER, AS HE CRAWLED OUT FROM UNDER THE MINER A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RT. LEG, CAUSING A LG. CONTUSION TO THE UPPER PART OF HIS LEG.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*