# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220071990031` · 07/10/2007 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 198
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

He was in the process of placing a strap on the cm strap holder, when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck him on the right side of the head, he was diagnosed with a slight concussion.

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