# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220030830010` · 03/18/2003 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608923](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608923)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. HE TRAMMED HIS SHUTTLE TO THE FEEDER AND BEGAN TO EMPTY HIS LOAD. HE GOT OUT OF THE SHUTTLE CAR TO CHANGE SEATS FOR THE RETURN TRIP TO THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF, STRIKING EE ON THE LEFT ANKLE.

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