# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220112720042` · 09/27/2011 · Consolidation Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 144
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4404856](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4404856)
## Narrative

The IE and the hauler operators were attempting to extend the ventilation tube slider, when the roof collapsed. The falling roof hit the tubing which knocked the IE down and then the rock hit the EE on the left foot. The falling material cause laceration to back and laceration and crushing fractures to his lt. foot.  Rock size 1' - 3' thick and approx. 20' L. X 8' W.

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