# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220103050018` · 10/25/2010 · Rex 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:** Load-haul-dump (UG)
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 3.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph T  Bennett
- **Operator:** Rex Coal Company Inc.
- **Mine:** [1519114](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519114)
## Narrative

Ee was standing beside the rib, when a piece of rock fell from the roof and hit him in the head and shoulder.  Injuries are numerous but not life threating or debilitating.  Doctors are saying he will be off for two or three months, maybe more.

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