# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220172580022` · 09/05/2017 · Blue Creek Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Blue Creek Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609297](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609297)
## Narrative

Injured employee stated they were bolting the #8 face when they attempted to scale a rock. In the process of scaling the rock it broke free and struck employee on the right triceps.  Note: Doctor did not prescribe any restrictions or time away from work. management elected to provide a light duty job for 4 days. 

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