# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220100320041` · 01/21/2010 · Clas Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Discontinued 1/31/2014.  Several other codes cover Scoop Car Operator
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 0.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William Ridley  Elkins Jr
- **Operator:** Clas Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1519263](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519263)
## Narrative

EE was located in a intersection off the left inby corner observing the timber line while retreat mining was being performed. A section of rock and coal rolled off the corner measuring 24""H x 8""W x 8""T, striking ee in the lower back. The ribs were soft due to the retract mining.

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