# Mine accident
> MSHA accident `220040050044` · 12/20/2003 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** —
- **Accident type:** No Value Found
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 133
- **Mine experience:** 26.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING THE ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR INSTALL A CURTAIN BOARD. AS THE INJURED EE WAS HOLDING THE CURTAIN BOARD IN PLACE, A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON T HE BACK. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A CONTUSION & STRAIN TO THE EE'S BACK. HE WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHECK THE ROOF & RIB CONDITIONS IN HIS WORK AREA PRIOR TO PERFORMING A TASK. THIS INCIDENT

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