# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220073510023` · 03/07/2007 · West Virginia Mine Power, Inc
## 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, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John B  Preece
- **Operator:** West Virginia Mine Power, Inc
- **Mine:** [4609154](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609154)
## Narrative

Installing the first roof bolt in the last row of bolts in No.7 entry and a piece of rock fell between the rib and bolt hitting him on the right upper leg.  Records indicate that this may have been a three day lost time injury.  We will continue to investigate and update if necessary.

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