# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220112220009` · 08/05/2011 · Dorchester Enterprises, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Load-haul-dump (UG)
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 0.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Dorchester Enterprises, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4407052](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407052)
## Narrative

Employee was hauling supplies. Piece of draw rock fell from top, striking employee on back of neck and shoulder. Rock measured 36"" long, 6"" to 12"" wide and 1"" to 4"" in thickness. Employee complained of burning sensation in left arm. Rock fell between 2 bolts. Bolts were measured to be 38"" apart in this location.

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