# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220161580019` · 05/27/2016 · Spartan Mining Company, 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:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4601544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601544)
## Narrative

Employee stated, was roof bolting in 5R c/c when struck by loose rock which fell during the bolting cycle. Rock impacted personal canopy and then pushed employee to ground. EE was transported to surface by EMTs and taken to RGH ER. EE was treated and released but returned to doctor 2 days later and is away from work until 6-3-16

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