# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220062190053` · 07/28/2006 · Premier Elkhorn Coal Company
## 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:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** TECO Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Premier Elkhorn Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1517826](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517826)
## Narrative

The injured employee was drilling a hole when a piece of rock broke loose from the top, striking the victim's right ear & side of his face. The incident resulted in a laceration to his right cheek that required stitches. The EE's right ear was also lacerated & required stitches.

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