# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220120790006` · 03/11/2012 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

An unplanned fall of the mine roof occurred on the 15 Left longwall tailgate. The fall measured approximately  4' high and was not above the anchorage zone of the installed roof support however it impeded the passage of personnel. Ventilation was not affected.

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