# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220001110028` · 04/06/2000 · Freedom Energy Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Freedom Energy Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1507082](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1507082)
## Narrative

EE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD AND NECK. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MUSCLE STRAIN. AN APPT. WAS MADE FOR EE AT SCOTT'S ORTHOPEDICS W/DR. HEIG. HE WAS AGAIN DIAGNOSED WITH MUSCLE STRAIN IN THE NECK AND BACK AND PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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