# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220071030062` · 04/12/2007 · XMV, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William G  Skewes
- **Operator:** XMV, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4608845](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608845)
## Narrative

Scaling loose rock from top to keep everyone safe during retreat belt move. When small shale rock was pulled it triggered a larger one measured approx 3'x2'x1' in the middle tapering on all edges causing the large one to fall striking the miner on the outside of the left ankle and foot.

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