# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220233560008` · 12/19/2023 · Harrison 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:** 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 5.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACNR Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

Injured Employee was installing roof bolts from the left side of the CM. Stated knelt down on left knee. As EE was kneeling, a piece of coal fell from the roof and hit EE's right knee causing a cut & contusion. Employee received 3 sutures to close the cut. No rules or regulations were violated & employee has training & experience.

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