# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220230370021` · 01/27/2023 · Paramont Contura, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 91
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Paramont Contura, LLC
- **Mine:** [4407223](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4407223)
## Narrative

Employee was standing in the walkway of the roof bolter preparing to bolt in the #2 heading. A rock 69"" x 21"" x 0-8"" thick fell from the roof and struck EE. EE received lacerations to the left forearm, right hand, and head. 

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