# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220082320016` · 08/13/2008 · Roblee Coal Company
## 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:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 114
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert R  Jeran
- **Operator:** Roblee Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4607407](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607407)
## Narrative

After bolting a cut through employee noticed a loose rock and proceeded pulling the rock down with a slate bar.  In doing so he inadvertently dislodged another rock causing it to fall pinning him down.  The rock was removed by other employees present at the time.  He was then given first aid and transported to the surface where EMS personnel took over.

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