# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220093630019` · 12/23/2009 · Signal Peak Energy LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SIDE OR RIB
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 91
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Global Mining Group LLC
- **Operator:** Signal Peak Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [2401950](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401950)
## Narrative

Large fall behind longwall shields caused air concussion that pushed employee into coal rib of #3 entry (headgate). Injury to employee includes cut on top of head, broken ribs, broken scapula. Employee was transported to hospital for treatment of injuries.

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