# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220081630041` · 05/06/2008 · Armstrong Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Armstrong Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Armstrong Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1518552](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518552)
## Narrative

While moving across the unit, a piece of rock (3'x1'x1""thick) fell out between pins and struck the EE on the back and left hand. He returned to work the next 2 days and then began missing work.

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