# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220032720052` · 09/23/2003 · Independence 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:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608492](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608492)
## Narrative

EE WAS ON HIS KNEES PUMPING OIL INTO THE ROOF BOLTER. A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING APPROX 18"" X 8' X 0-2"" THICK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM IN HIS RIGHT LEG. EE ALSO STATED HIS LEFT KNEE WAS EXPERIENCING SOME DISCOMFORT. MINING HEIGHT WAS APPROX 8 FT HIGH.

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