# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220171800009` · 06/17/2017 · Rockwell Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 171
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Rockwell Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609427](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609427)
## Narrative

Employee stated employee was installing roof bolts in the #4 Entry and as employee walked toward the back of the roof bolter a rock fell from between bolts and struck employee on the back of the head/neck/shoulders. The rock measured approximately 4'L x 2'W x 0"" to 2""T. This resulted in a strain and restricted work days. 

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