# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220163060021` · 10/31/2016 · Brooks Run South Mining, 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, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606263](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606263)
## Narrative

IE was operating Roof Bolter in 5 Right location in face. In Process of installing second row of bolts. When piece of draw rock fell from the roof between ATRS and drill canopy. The rock struck employee's hard hat and cut employee between hard hat and safety glasses. Rock measured 21 inches wide x 19 inches long x 6 inches thick.

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