# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220021210010` · 04/25/2002 · Excel Mining LLC
## 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:** Set, Remove, Relocate props
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1508079](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1508079)
## Narrative

WHILE RAISING ATRS A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING CANOPY THEN HITTING EE ON THE HEAD & RIGHT SHOULDER. THIS INJURY RESULTED IN A BRUISED SHOULDER & A CUT ON THE NOSE THAT REQUIRED STITCHES TO CLOSE. EE REMAINS OFF WORK.

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