# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220040340018` · 01/29/2004 · Excel Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 149
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1508079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1508079)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE LEG, JUST ABOVE THE ANKLE. THE EMPLOYEE SUFFERED TWO BROKEN BONES IN HIS LEG.

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