# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220011930033` · 06/27/2001 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Knox Creek Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406804](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4406804)
## Narrative

EE WAS WALKING DOWN RETURN WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS RIGHT LEG AND KNEE. HE TWISTED HIS KNEE. X-RAY WAS NEGATIVE FOR FRACTURE. HE WAS SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIALIST ON FRIDAY 29TH.

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