# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220132040039` · 07/19/2013 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Loader head operator, Roscoe operator
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 235
- **Mine experience:** 2.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

Employee was struck by a rock measuring 2' x 2' x 4"" thick fell from the top hitting him on the back of his left leg between the calf and foot causing a compound fracture to the left leg.

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