# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220022030160` · 07/10/2002 · Gemco Energies 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:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 88
- **Mine experience:** 2.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jimmy W  Tackett
- **Operator:** Gemco Energies Inc
- **Mine:** [1518446](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518446)
## Narrative

EE WAS SCALING TOP AND PUTTING HEADER ON ROADWAY, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS HEAD.

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