# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220112840019` · 10/04/2011 · Mountain Edge Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Douglas M  Epling
- **Operator:** Mountain Edge Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4609150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609150)
## Narrative

Employee was installing cable bolts in #3 Entry.  He was drilling when the rock between bolts fell and struck his left foot.

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