# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220022840072` · 10/08/2002 · Excel Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 128
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1508079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1508079)
## Narrative

EE WALKED TO #7 ENTRY TO RETRIEVE A WRENCH HE HAD DROPPED. AS HE WALKED INTO #7 ENTRY A PIECE OFDRAW ROCK 27""/2""/3 TO 5 INCHES FELL STRIKING HIMON THE HEAD. NOTE: EE HAD BROKEN HIS NECK WHILE WORKING AT A PREVIOUS COMPANY. THIS BLOW TO THE HEAD IRRITATED A PREEXISTING CONDITION.

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