# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220040150022` · 01/08/2004 · Lone Mountain Processing LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Timbering, Build cribs
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 95
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Lone Mountain Processing LLC
- **Mine:** [1502263](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502263)
## Narrative

HE AND A CO-WORKER WERE BUILDING THE LAST OF 3 CRIBS IN THE LEFT CROSSCUT OF #2 ENTRY, ON THE 5 NORTH SECTION (003 MMU), WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND THE COAL RIB STRIKING HIM ON THE SIDE OF THE LEFT FOOT. THE ROCK WAS APPROXIMATELY 3' WIDE X 4' LONG X 0"" TO 8"" THICK.

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