# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220122430008` · 08/27/2012 · Excel Mining 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:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1508079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1508079)
## Narrative

While hauling supplies along #4 travelway a large bag of rockdust contacted a steel beam that had been set in the area for additional roof support. This dislodged the beam and allowed a piece of rock measuring approximately 9 foot wide, 13 foot long, and 4 foot thick to fall, preventing travel through area.

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