# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220051390024` · 05/12/2005 · Laurel Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Clarence R  Peters; Richard N  Nester
- **Operator:** Laurel Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4608247](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608247)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP IN NO.2 ENTRY & A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE 1ST & 2ND ROW OF BOLTS WHICH HAD BEEN INSTALLED. ROCK HIT EE IN THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF BACK. COMPLAINT OF PAIN IN LOWER BACK, LEFT HIP AND LEFT LEG. TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL, RELEASED AFTER X-RAYS.

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