# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220030650047` · 11/01/2002 · Mingo Logan Coal Company
## 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:** Timbering, Build cribs
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Mingo Logan Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4606958](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606958)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A CRIB IN THE TRACK ENTRY AT THE MOUTH OF 2 RT SECTION. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING HIM ON TOP OF HIS HARD HAT. HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION AND PAIN IN HIS BACK.

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