# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220220060006` · 12/27/2021 · Rockwell Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 122
- **Mine experience:** 1.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
- **Operator:** Rockwell Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609588](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609588)
## Narrative

Employee stated went to retrieve wedges, and started to walk away when a rock dislodged from the roof striking EE in the back, sliding to EE's legs pinning them to mine floor, employee yelled for help. Co-worker arrived first and removed the rock.  Employee was brought to surface, transported to Hospital and diagnosed with a fractured vertebrae and continues to be off work. 

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