# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220032480022` · 08/29/2003 · Warrior Coal LLC
## 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:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 6.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Warrior Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1517216](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517216)
## Narrative

WHILE ROLLING UP THE CABLE ON A DOUBLE BOOM BOLTER IN ORDER TO MOVE IT TO A NEW LOCATION, A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK THE VICTIM ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER, ARM AND BACK. HIS ARM WAS CUT R EQUIRING STITCHES. THE ROCK MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 31"" LONG, 7 TO 12"" WIDE AND 7"" THICK.

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