# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220092680007` · 09/22/2009 · Big Ridge Inc
## 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:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 61
- **Mine experience:** 3.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

Employee was struck by rock that fell out between roof bolts, laceration to right knee which required stitches.

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