# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220143380006` · 01/27/2011 · Rockspring Development Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Supervise
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Rockspring Development Inc
- **Mine:** [4605121](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4605121)
## Narrative

Section Foreman was sitting on the rear bumper of the Roof Bolting machine when a piece of draw rock fell striking him in the top of his head. The rock measured 12 inches by 16 inches by 1 inch thick, mining height in this location measured 7 1/2 ft. The accident occurred in #3 entry last open cross-cut on the #5 working section.

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