# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220001430011` · 05/18/2000 · Mill Branch Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** Mill Branch Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406861](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4406861)
## Narrative

THE CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE WAS MINING THE SECOND RIGHT SIDE LIFT OUT OF THE PILLAR FROM THE NO. 2 ENTRY (1 BRK. INBY SE 1991) ON THE 10 WEST 001-0 SECTION. AS THE LIFT HOLED THROUGH INTO TH E GOB, ROCK FELL ON THE RIPPER AND FOULED THE MINER. MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE WAS USED TO FREE THE EQUIPMENT. THERE WERE NOT INJURIES INVOLVED.

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