# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220032230110` · 07/31/2003 · Marfork Coal Company Inc
## 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:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608551](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608551)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE INCH TRAM VALVE CHEST ON A ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 6"" X 24"" X 1"" - 4"" FELL OUT LACERATING HIS RIGHTFOREARM.

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