# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220100920031` · 03/29/2010 · Parkwood Resources, Inc.
## 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John P  Garcia
- **Operator:** Parkwood Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3609224](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609224)
## Narrative

Employee got hit with a piece of rock that scaled between the roof bolt plate and the right rib. The rock fell against his ankle. The employee worked the remainder of the shift. Got up this morning with a lot of swelling. Went and was diagnosed with a sprain. He is on crutches and will probably be off a few days.

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