# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220110210014` · 01/19/2011 · Sterling Mining Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** W Thomas  Mackall
- **Operator:** Sterling Mining Corporation
- **Mine:** [3304605](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304605)
## Narrative

EE was shoveling the rib in the 4-5 crosscut from #4 entry of the 1-Rt panel at Break #4 when a A-frame from the roof in between bolts (approx. 0-4"" thk x 2' wd. x 3' lng.),fell, striking him in the back of the head and left shoulder.

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