# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220213050022` · 10/26/2021 · Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 48
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACNR Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4601436](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601436)
## Narrative

Employee was cleaning on the belt line and had left hand on the bedrail and was struck by a rock that had fallen from the roof, causing a contusion. Compliance with rules/regs PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor. 

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