# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220000340028` · 01/28/2000 · Lodestar Energy, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 0.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iracoal Incorporated
- **Operator:** Lodestar Energy, Inc
- **Mine:** [4201280](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4201280)
## Narrative

LOOS RIB FELL OUT WHICH MADE A HUGE ROCK FALL & HIT EE ON RIGHT ANKLE & KNOCKED HIM DOWN HE WAS HANGING CABLE ALONG THE RIB. HE SHOULD HAVE CEHCED FOR LOOSE RIBS & BARRED DOWN BEFORE WORKING IN THAT AREA.

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