# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220100620002` · 02/24/2010 · Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Tramming
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GenPower Holdings LP; James L  Laurita Jr
- **Operator:** Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC
- **Mine:** [3609326](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609326)
## Narrative

The employee stated that tramming a bolter into the #3 Entry on the A Mains Section.  A piece of rock fell from the top, striking his lower back and right side.

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