# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220090680004` · 02/26/2009 · Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4609055](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609055)
## Narrative

The employee had just finished adjusting the ventilation curtain preparation for minng. He crawled outby to the right inby corner of the intersection and was on his knees talking with another employee. A piece of roof rock measuring approx. 60""x60""x1-1/2""to 3"" fell at angle from between two rows of bolts. The rock struck the employee on the back and shoulders.

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