# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220090820008` · 03/13/2009 · River View Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 78
- **Mine experience:** 0.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** River View Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1503178](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1503178)
## Narrative

EE was installing air line on the rib when a piece of coal measuring 6"" X 6"" X 5"" fell from 12"" above his head and rolled down his arms striking him on the forehead causing a concussion/hematoma.

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