# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220191000008` · 04/06/2019 · The Marion County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 1.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Marion County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601433](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601433)
## Narrative

The employee was roof bolting on the return side of the miner installing 8' bolts. As the employee was in the process of drilling a bolt hole, a Piece of head coal fell from the mine roof striking the employee in the head, straining neck. The employee did not violate any laws or company policies and was properly trained.

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