# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220001780026` · 06/17/2000 · Mingo Logan Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Mingo Logan Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4606958](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4606958)
## Narrative

WHILE CHANGING OIL IN A GEAR CASE, A ROCK FELL FROM THE SHIELD TIP TO THE FACE AND STRUCK THE EE. THESHIELDS HAD BEEN PULLED UP TO PROTECT THE WORKERS. THE ROCK MEASURED 80"" X 16"" X 7"".

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