# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220052340115` · 08/10/2005 · Wolf Run Mining Company
## 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:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 216
- **Mine experience:** 1.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** Wolf Run Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4608791](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608791)
## Narrative

While operating the Joy continuous miner on the 2 left section, in x-cut #3 & #2 entries, a piece of rock 36"" x 28"" x 10"" thick dislodged from the mine roof between the rib and rib bolts. The rock struck the employee on the right side of the head, middle and lower back and right foot. This rock had slick surfaces

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