# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220240320026` · 01/29/2024 · Sunrise Coal, LLC
## 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:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hallador Energy Company
- **Operator:** Sunrise Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202418](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202418)
## Narrative

Employee was bolting on unit #2 in 8R when it was decided to use hog panels for the spot. While putting the hog panel on the ATRS it slipped off. When employee bent over to get the panel a rock struck the back of the head. Employee was taken to ER and was diagnosed with a concussion and placed on restrictions.

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