# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220071550006` · 05/23/2007 · Wolf Run Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** Wolf Run Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609115](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609115)
## Narrative

Employee was in an upright position operating a radio remote controlled continuous miner, when a rock fell from between two roof bolts and the right rib, striking him on the left thigh causing a contusion.  Employee had previously visually inspected the roof.  A ventilation line curtain blocked his view of the rock dislodging and falling.

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