# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220113000026` · 10/24/2011 · Big Ridge 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 55
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

Employee was hand dusting a cut out of 7 Left when a rock measuring 30.5""x 35""x 3.5"" thick fell from the roof between the rib and first row of roof bolts and struck him on the head and right forearm.  The employee was taken to Harrisburg Medical Center where he was diagnosed with a fracture to his right forearm.

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