# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220100920037` · 03/27/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, 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:** Travel 
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 156
- **Mine experience:** 0.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609293](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609293)
## Narrative

Crew was spot bolting outby face in #2 entry. EE was operating the helper side of a Fletcher RRII. He swung the drill out to spot a bolt between the outside bolt and the rib, when loose  rock fell onto his right foot. X-rays revealed fractures to ankle. Surgery on 3/28/10. A plate and screws were inserted. Rock measrued 5""X12""WX30""L. Wearing tiger-tip metatarsal boots.

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