# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220050620053` · 02/23/2005 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
## 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,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3608375](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608375)
## Narrative

Employee was walking along side of right ribs which was outby face. A piece of slate/coal fell from between bolts striking his back & tail bone. Rock 5 1/2"" thick x 6' long x 3 1/2' wide.

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