# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220241030019` · 04/02/2024 · Marshall 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:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Ventilation maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 1.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACNR Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to change a vent tube. The EE was changing a vent tube out when a small rock came loose from the top and struck them on top of the head. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics / positioning. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs was not a factor, miner proficiency was a factor.

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