# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220131790038` · 06/03/2013 · Tunnel Ridge, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Conveyor belt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 3.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Tunnel Ridge, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608864](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608864)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT THIGH BY A 40 TO 50 LB. ROCK THAT FELL FROM ROOF.  HE DEVELOPED A BRUISE ON HIS KNEE THAT WOULD NOT HEAL BUT CONTINUED WORKING. ON OR AROUND 06/24/2013 HE HAD TO HAVE MINOR SURGERY ON HIS THIGH TO DRAIN A HEMATOMA. HE WAS PUT OFF WORK TO RECOVER, THUS BECOMING A REPORTABLE INCIDENT.

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