# FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093210013` · 10/09/2009 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 87
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp.
- **Mine:** [1518721](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518721)
## Narrative

EE was walking underneath some header boards that were stuck to the mine roof from where a brattice had been located and knocked. The header boards fell and struck him on the left arm and back. EE did not seek medical attention until 11/09/09.  First day missed was 11/09/09.

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