# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220072270054` · 08/03/2007 · Freedom Energy Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 214
- **Mine experience:** 0.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Freedom Energy Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1507082](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1507082)
## Narrative

Preparing to move RB up for next row of bolts. Rock fell from between rib and outside bolt, striking right side and falling down onto right ankle, causing injury. Taken to ER for treatment. X-ray of right ankle positive.

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