# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220142820002` · 10/03/2014 · Mammoth Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 146
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Mammoth Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4609221](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609221)
## Narrative

Working on the #1 roof bolter, he was on his knees when a rock fell out in between 2 bolts striking the employee in the head. The rock then broke and hit the employee in the hand causing a laceration that required 2 sutures.

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