# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220012040058` · 06/27/2001 · Alex Energy 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:** Set or remove brattice
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 213
- **Mine experience:** 0.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608787](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608787)
## Narrative

EE WAS FINISHING THE REMOVAL OF A STOPPING AFTER A SCOOP HAD KNOCKED THE CENTER DOWN. HE WAS TAKING DOWN THE ENDS WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP HITTING HIM ON THE NECK AND BACK CAUSING THE INJ URY.

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