# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220012750060` · 09/17/2001 · Turris Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Stopping builder, Ventilation man, Mason man, Overcast
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Turris Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102664](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102664)
## Narrative

WHILE WORKING ON INTAKE STOPPING LINE A PIECE OF SHALE FELL FROM BETWEEN PINS STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT SIDE OF LOWER BACK. HE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITALTREATED AND RELEASED FOLLOW UP DOCTOR VISIT ADVI SED NO WORK UNTIL FURTHER TESTS ARE COMPLETED.

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