# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220012320155` · 08/09/2001 · D J Coal 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:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dick J  Plaster
- **Operator:** D J Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [4405411](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4405411)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WEKDING BITT LUGGS ON MINER, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HIS HEAD AND SHOULDER. THE ROCK WAS 2 FT BY 2 FT BY 1 INCH THICK. HE DECLINED THE AMBULANCE. HE SAID DOC TOLD HIM HE HAD A LIGHT NECK SPRAIN OR CERVICAL SPRAIN.

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