# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220171170010` · 04/26/2017 · Iron Cumberland LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 80
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Iron Cumberland LLC
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

EE was working at the face when a piece of coal (8""x5""x3"") fell out from between the roof straps and struck EE in the left thigh.  EE suffered a bruise and was taken off work.

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