# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220070430045` · 02/02/2007 · Rio Group, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Discontinued 1/31/2014.  Several other codes cover Scoop Car Operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Richard H  Abraham
- **Operator:** Rio Group, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4608570](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608570)
## Narrative

EE had just finished loading the roof bolter, when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck him across the thighs of both legs, causing some bruising.

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