# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220120860015` · 03/16/2012 · Steyer Fuel Mining Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David M  Maynard
- **Operator:** Steyer Fuel Mining Co Inc
- **Mine:** [1800761](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800761)
## Narrative

Employee was running roof bolter on 5G-Section 40-Blk in cross-cut 2-1, while installing roof bolt piece of rock fell between canopy & rib. Rock bounced off rib striking employee in lower back. Rock was approx. 12""W x 18""L x 3"" Thick.

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