# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220061420024` · 05/19/2006 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
## 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:** Shuttle car, Ram car, Buggy
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1516036](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516036)
## Narrative

EE was operating a shuttle car in the #3 entry of the 002-0 mmu. He was hauling a load of coal to the feeder when a piece of draw rock, approx. 24"" wide, 41"" long & 3"" thick fell from between the bolts and struck him on the head, shoulder and chest. He was transported to the medical center and admitted for observation. Accident occurred in the first crosscut outby the face.

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