# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220142690020` · 09/23/2014 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Locomotive
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 115
- **Mine experience:** 3.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

The employee was operating the trail motor on a supply train. As the train was moving down the haulage a small section of stone fell from the roof. The employee reacted and sprained his knee. The incident did not involve: Rules, Regs., regulations, clothing, protective devices, attitude, skills, or proficiency.

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