# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220243270023` · 11/15/2024 · 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:** Walking, Running
- **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:** 3.52 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 walking up the #3 entry toward the continuous miner when a piece of coal 4-6"" thick fell from between roof straps and struck employee on the back of head/neck/shoulders. Has pain and soreness and is off work awaiting an MRI. X-rays were negative. Normal roof conditions at accident location.

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