# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220030160039` · 12/27/2002 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 79
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING THE SERVICE TRUCK. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK AND RIGHT RIB CAGE. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A FRACTURE TO A RIGHT RIB. THE INJU RED EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING TIME ON 12/28/02 AND IS STILL UNDER THE DOCTOR'S CARE AT THIS TIME.

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