# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220143490004` · 12/04/2014 · Prosperity Coal, LLC
## 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:** Idle
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Timothy L  Webb
- **Operator:** Prosperity Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [4003177](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003177)
## Narrative

Employee was taking a break in #3 heading, leaning over the batteries on the back of the scoop. A piece of draw rock measuring approx. 22"" x 39"" across and 2 1/2"" thick, tapering down thinner at edges, dislodged from the mine roof, falling approx. 2 ft. striking him on the top of his hard hat. Disorienting the employee.

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