# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220180120009` · 01/08/2018 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 75
- **Mine experience:** 2.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202295)
## Narrative

Mine Operator was cutting in 9R and recognized the roof was falling out. EE radioed the section supervisor to come take a look at the roof. EE saw the IE walking up behind and continued to operate the machine. When ee turned around, ee saw the IE on the ground. A rock measuring 18""x40""x3"" fell from the roof from approximately 11 6 striking the employee on the head and neck.

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