# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220042320013` · 08/02/2004 · Reedy Coal Co; Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Timbering, Build cribs
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Willis  Ring
- **Operator:** Reedy Coal Co; Inc
- **Mine:** [1518740](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518740)
## Narrative

EE had just finished installing timbers and began to observe the top for the miner operator who had begun to cut the end cut in the #2 entry.  A section of roof measuring 18' wide 0-60"" thick fell on ee causing fatal injuries.

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