# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220013020104` · 10/08/2001 · Marfork Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 181
- **Mine experience:** 0.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608297](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608297)
## Narrative

WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A CONTINUOUS MINER EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 18"" BY 18"" BY 1.25"" FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AT A HEIGHT OF 60"" STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD. THE ACCIDENT OCCURED AT SPAD #3826 IN THE INTERSECTION. EE DID NOT LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS.

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