# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220172860015` · 10/03/2017 · The Ohio County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Ohio County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601436](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601436)
## Narrative

EE was observing the installation of roof bolts with Fletcher CB on the 4WTG section. A rock approx 4'x6'x12' fell striking ATRS then ee on the lt lower leg resulting in a comp fracture. On 10/8/17 the injury resulted in amputation of the leg at the knee. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs,PPE,mining equip or Miner proficiency not a factor at this time

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