# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220032760028` · 09/13/2003 · 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:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 28.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING SCSR'S ON THE OLD UNIT 3 WORKED OUT, RECOVERY AREA. AS HE TURNED TO WALK AWAY FROM THE SCSR'S A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK LOWER RIGHT LEG AND ANKLE. THE EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING TIME ON 9/16/03 AND HE 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*