# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220090410039` · 02/03/2009 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 0.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

He was working along the continuous miner when a piece of rock fell out striking him on the head and neck causing a contusion to the head and neck.

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