# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220192060097` · 07/22/2019 · The Marion County Coal Company
## 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 1.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Marion County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601433](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601433)
## Narrative

The Employee was on the 1 West Tailgate Section walking by the miner, to the bolter station. As the employee was walking passed the miner, loose material fell from the mine roof, striking the right side of upper back, causing minor cuts and a contusion. The employee was complying with all laws, company policies, and was wearing all appropriate PPE.

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