# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220192260026` · 08/06/2019 · The Ohio 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 213
- **Mine experience:** 4.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Ohio County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601436](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601436)
## Narrative

Employee was rib bolting in the 7 West Section when EE was struck by a rock that had fallen from the roof resulting in a sprain/strain to the left knee and a possible torn ligament. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor. 

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