# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220232230006` · 08/02/2023 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TOE(S)/PHALANGES
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 1.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609522](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609522)
## Narrative

Employee stated while exiting a scoop, a rock fell from the top between rib and roof, striking EE on the left foot.  EE was immediately transported outside and taken by ambulance to hospital. There EE received X-rays and was diagnosed with left 5th toe intra-articular fracture medial base. EE was referred to specialist and given time off work.

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