# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220053460077` · 11/29/2005 · Excel Mining LLC
## 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, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 140
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1508079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1508079)
## Narrative

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ROOF BOLTING PROCEDURES IN THE #4 ENTRY ON COMPANY #001 SEC. HE HAD JUST FINISHED DRILLING HOLE TO INSTALL A 6' RESIN GROUTED ROD & WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING THE DRILL STEEL FROM THE HOLE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT LEG ABOVE THE ANKLE. THE ROCK MEASURED APPROX. 39""L X 24""W X 1/2"" TO 3 1/2""THICK. FRACTURED TIBIA & FIBULA.

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