# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220021970002` · 07/09/2002 · Fork Ridge Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Load-haul-dump (UG)
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 0.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** Fork Ridge Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4401696](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4401696)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE SECTION FEEDER WITH A BATTERY POWERED SCOOP WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK BEHIND THE HEAD, STRAINING HIS NECK.

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