# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220051660023` · 05/31/2005 · Long Branch Energy
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Long Branch Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Long Branch Energy
- **Mine:** [4604955](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604955)
## Narrative

While near the roof bolting machine, a piece of rock approx. 4"" x 5"" x 2-1/2"" in size fell, striking EE's lower back.

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