# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220053540006` · 08/24/2005 · Roblee Coal Company
## 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:** Handling timber
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert R  Jeran
- **Operator:** Roblee Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4608074](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608074)
## Narrative

Employee was walking to get a timber when a peice of rock 3'x5'x1' x 0 fell from the roof striking him on his left shoulder, back and left leg. Employee continued to work light duty until 10/25/2005, the date of his operation.

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