# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220120940045` · 03/30/2012 · Dana Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 90
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GenPower Holdings LP; James L  Laurita Jr
- **Operator:** Dana Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4604387](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604387)
## Narrative

While employee was on one knee bolting, a piece of coal/rock fell striking his ankle, causing the injury. The employee stated that he examined his work area prior to the start of his task, and he deemed the area safe for work.

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