# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220122260015` · 08/08/2012 · Speed Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Timberman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 132
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Speed Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4605437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605437)
## Narrative

EE was walking in locked and tagged out face conveyor chain and a piece of rock measuring approx. 132"" l. x 60"" w. x 4"" t. fell in front of shield tips, bounced off coal face and into conveyor chain striking employee.

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