# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220082000024` · 07/12/2008 · Genesis Coal Corporation
## 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:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Yatesville Coal Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** Genesis Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [1519087](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519087)
## Narrative

Roof bolting and a rock (4' x 28"" x 4"") fell striking employee on right shoulder, right side, and lower back.

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