# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220040540082` · 02/15/2004 · American Energy Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

EE WAS SCALING TOP BETWEEN THE LAST ROW OF PERMANENT SUPPORTS AND THE ATRS PRIOR TO INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE (BINDER) FELL STRIKING HIS ARM. CAUSE OF THIS INJURY WAS SAFET Y AWARENESS AND USING PROPER TOOLS.

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