# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220082830047` · 10/06/2008 · KNOTT COUNTY COAL LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 53
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** KNOTT COUNTY COAL LLC
- **Mine:** [1518710](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518710)
## Narrative

Changing batteries on Ram Car at charging station when the operator went to unhook jumper cable from the batteries. A piece of draw rock fell hitting him on his left shoulder and back. The roc k measures 15 inches wide, 37 inches long and 0-2 1/2 inches thick.

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