EE WAS KNEELING DOWN OPERATING A BELT SPLICING MACHINE MAKING BELT SPLICE ON THE 29 WEST BELT. HE STOOD UP AND FELT PAIN IN HIS NECK. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE MINING OEPRATION OR TO THE MINING EQUIPMENT. THE INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE COMPLIANCE, JOB SKILLS, ATTITUDE, TRAINING OR PROFICIENCY. PROTECTIVE ITMES OR DEVICES WERE NOT A FACTOR.