# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220072430039` · 08/27/2007 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

A roof fall occurred on the main north track, outby the 24 east track south at 193+00 feet @ 4 entry. The fall was 20 ft wide, 25 ft long and 6 ft high. The fall occurred due to the deterioration of the immediate roof around existing bolts. Area was mined in June 1997. Moisture in air caused deterioration between roof bolts and ribline.

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