# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220230550010` · 02/20/2023 · Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 134
- **Mine experience:** 1.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609575](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609575)
## Narrative

EE was walking down #4 entry to get a roll of fly pad. EE bent over to pick up the fly pad, draw rock fell hitting EE in head and back & knocking EE into the muddy floor.  Rock measured 12"" wide x 24"" long X 11/2"" thick, EE was taken to hospital and found to have no broken bones but was taken off work until seen by specialist

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