# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220030020014` · 10/20/2002 · 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:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 50
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1509571](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1509571)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ON THE MAINLINE NEAR #3 HEAD DRIVE. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE E.R. TREATED AND RELEASED. THE DOCTOR INSTRUCTED HIM TO REMAIN OFF WORK A FEW DAYS THEN RETURN ON 10/24/02 FOR FOLLOW-UP PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK.

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