# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220041540018` · 04/27/2004 · Turris Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** DISLOCATION
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Turris Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102664](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102664)
## Narrative

WHILE WALKING TO HIS ROOF BOLTER, TECHNICIAN WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT SHOULDER BY A PIECE OF FALLING MATERIAL 12"" X 12"" X 9"". TRANSPORTED TO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN SPRINGFIELD IL FOR TREATMENT. DIAGNOSED AS A SEPARATION OF THE LEFT AC JOINT AND TREATED WITH ELECTRIC SHOCK THERAPY. RESTRICTIONS INCLUDED LIMITED USE OF LEFT ARM.

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