# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220112080051` · 07/14/2011 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Metinvest B V
- **Operator:** Pocahontas Coal Company LLC 
- **Mine:** [4608878](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608878)
## Narrative

While installing a roof bolt with jack-leg drill (from under supported top), the opposite of side roof fell laterally across the entry. Material striking the drill caused the operator to be pulled forward and a rock struck him on right side of head/shoulder causing minor contusions and abrasions.

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