# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220100960011` · 03/29/2010 · Five Star Mining 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:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 154
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donald  Blankenberger
- **Operator:** Five Star Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [1202249](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202249)
## Narrative

Employee was making up roof bolts at the Main West 1, 64 crosscut, between # 5 and 6 entries (outby), when draw rock fell from between pattern bolts striking employee. The rock measured approximately 7' long, 2.5' wide and 6"" to 8"" thick. Employee sustained a fractured left forearm, and a torn right patella tendon.

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