# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220010090006` · 01/05/2001 · Martin County Coal Corp
## 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:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 3.26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Martin County Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1518119](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518119)
## Narrative

EE WAS WALKING IN THE #5 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK (LAMINATED SANDSTONE) MEASURING 23"" X 14"" X 4"" THICK FELL & STRUCK HIM ON THE HARD HAT& RIGHT SHOULDER. THE HEIGHT WAS 99"". HE SUFFERE D A SLIGHT CONCUSSION & MUSCLE STRAIN TO THE LOWER BACK. HE WAS UNABLE TO WORK ON HIS NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED SHIFT.

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