# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220030070038` · 12/21/2002 · U. S.  Steel Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Set, Remove, Relocate props
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Usx Corp
- **Operator:** U. S.  Steel Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4601816](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601816)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS IN PLACE TO HELP REMOVE A PROP SETTER TIMBER FROM THE SHIELD SIDE OF THE GOB PILE ON THE TAIL OF 8H. THE MOUNTAIN BUMPED AND A ROCK 43"" X 24"" X 2"" TO 7"" FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING THE INJURED ON HIS LOWER BACK, LEFT HIP AND LEFT LEG.

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