# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031560040` · 05/27/2003 · Copperas Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary D  Spurlock
- **Operator:** Copperas Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4608048](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608048)
## Narrative

EE HAD JUST COMPLETED DRILLING A HOLE & INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT. WHEN MOVED BACK TO THE INCH TRAM STATION A ROCK ABOUT 2'X 2'BY 3-6"" FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS & THE RIB STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD CAUSING THE INJURY.

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