# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220031890005` · 06/18/2003 · Kingwood Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Kingwood Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4608751](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608751)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING A MECHANIC MAKE A CABLE SPLICE ON HIS SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A ROCK FELL & STRUCK HIS LEFT HIP & LEG. JUNE 24 HE REPORTED HIS BACK WAS HURTING BECAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. PH YSICIAN SCAN 6/25. PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN & TWO DAYS REST.

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