# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220020780053` · 02/25/2002 · Fairfax Mining Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David M  Maynard
- **Operator:** Fairfax Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608633](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608633)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP SUPPLIES IN A CROSSCUT AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOFBOLTS AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD AND BACK.

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