# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220211580026` · 05/27/2021 · Muhlenberg County Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
- **Activity:** Load-haul-dump (UG)
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 69
- **Mine experience:** 2.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACNR Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Muhlenberg County Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1519744](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519744)
## Narrative

Employee stated EE parked the diesel scoop at the new #1 unit setup area in #8 entry between spad 11+90 and 12+60 when a piece of rock 4""x9""x1/2 to 2"" thick fell from the edge of a kettle bottom. EE was located more than 2500' off the active working section #3 unit. This area had been worked out in Jan. of 2021.

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