# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220061390031` · 05/10/2006 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 275
- **Mine experience:** 5.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

Bending a loose rib bolt that was sticking out in the tram road and was struck from behind by coal and slate that fell out in three pieces from a corner in an intersection. He was driven to the mine floor. He received 8 fractures to various cervical discs and the blow resulted in a blood clot. Injuries required surgery to resolve.

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