# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220081410034` · 05/07/2008 · Alex Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608787](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608787)
## Narrative

On May 7, 2008 employee was walking from section tail to head along #5 belt to shut main water coming to section off so his co-worker could install a fire valve at belt # 7. A piece of rock fell out of top hitting the belt line bouncing off striking employee in right rib cage.

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