# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220021230041` · 04/16/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 37
- **Mine experience:** 23.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM MINER TO POWER CENTER.A PIECE OF SLATE FELL OUT BETWEEN THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON TOP OF HARD HAT AND JAMMED HIS NECK, SLATE WAS 6' LONG 2' WIDE AN D 2' THICK. NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE MINING OPERATION OR EQUIPMENT OCCURRED. AWARENESS OF ROOF CONDITIONS MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TOT HE ACCIDENT.

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