# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220051360049` · 05/03/2005 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Knox Creek Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406804](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406804)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER.  DURING CLEANUP OF CUT, A PIECE OF ROCK (MEASURING 4' LONG X 21"" WIDE X 3"" DEEP) FELL OUT BETWEEN THE RIB BOLTS AND THE RIGHT RIB, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK.

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