# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220011830033` · 06/20/2001 · Long Branch Energy
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Long Branch Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Long Branch Energy
- **Mine:** [4608855](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608855)
## Narrative

SECTION FOREMAN WAS ASSISTING CO-WORKER IN VENTILATING SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF WORK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON HEAD AND KNOCKED HIM TO THE GROUND.

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