# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220003640025` · 12/14/2000 · Garrett Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rex  Fought
- **Operator:** Garrett Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [1518258](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518258)
## Narrative

EE WAS COUPLING SCOOP BATTERIES TO CHARGER AND APIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS NECK AND SHOULDER CAUSING A SPRAIN.

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