# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220173560012` · 12/14/2017 · KenAmerican Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Mantrip
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 318
- **Mine experience:** 5.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** KenAmerican Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [1517741](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517741)
## Narrative

Employee was operating #5 stinger ride on #1 unit traveling outby the last open in the #5 entry.  The employee drove thru a line curtain and was struck by a rock.  The rock was approximately 4'W X 5'L ranging from 1/2"" to 5 1/2"" thick.  No indicators of adverse roof and roof support was installed IAW approved roof control plan.  The rock fell out between middle roof bolts.

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