# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220030090027` · 01/06/2003 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## 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:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4607009](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4607009)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE #1-2 CROSSCUT NEAR SPAD #744 LAYING ON THE MINE FLOOR CHECKING ELECTRICAL READINGS IN A CONT MINER PANEL WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 6"" BY 1"" BY 10"" FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHTEYE.

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