# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220002870089` · 09/28/2000 · Eastern Mingo Coal Company
## 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 174
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Eastern Mingo Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4608680](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608680)
## Narrative

EE WAS WALKING ALONG ROADWAY ON #3 SECTION AND ROCK FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLT AND RIB HITTING HIM ON HEAD, RESULTING IN PAIN TO NECK AND BACK.

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