# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220032820042` · 09/29/2003 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation
## 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:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Knox Creek Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406804](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406804)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS SCALING DRAWROCK, PREPARING TO BOLT THE 4 RIGHT CROSSCUT OF #2 SECTION USING A SLATE BAR, A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 2' X 1' X 3"" FELL, HITTING HIM IN THE RIGHT EAR. INJURED RECEIVED STITCHES.

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