# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220092600027` · 09/08/2009 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Supervise
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 632
- **Mine experience:** 15.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

He was standing along the mining machine observing the roof conditions when a piece of rock fell form between the straps striking him. After being struck by the rock he fell against the mining machine causing fractures to both sides of his face, lacerations, dislocation of the left shoulder and other contusions.

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