# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220172980045` · 10/17/2017 · Thoroughfare Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 85
- **Mine experience:** 0.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Armstrong Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Thoroughfare Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1519744](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519744)
## Narrative

Employee was cutting #6 entry when a rock measuring 12"" wide X 30"" long X 1/4"" to 1.5"" thick broke from the top striking employee on the head and left shoulder area. Employee said neck and shoulders were hurting so after injuries were assessed employee was taken outside and transported to hospitals.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*