# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220090270016` · 01/20/2009 · Mountain Edge Mining Inc
## 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:** Roof bolter, Tramming
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 64
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Douglas M  Epling
- **Operator:** Mountain Edge Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4609073](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609073)
## Narrative

While moving the roof bolter inby to bolt the next row, employee was struck on the top of his head by a piece of rock that fell from between the bolt and rib. (2.5'L x2.5'W x 3""T)

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