# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220240890026` · 03/20/2024 · Marshall 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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 139
- **Mine experience:** 4.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACNR Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to install a rib pin. The EE was struck by a rock in the back of the right leg and knee. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs was not a factor. Miner proficiency was a factor.

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