EE WAS PULLING DRAW ROCK IN LAST OPEN X-CUT OF LONGWALL FACE W/ 5' SLATE BAR, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX. 2' X 1' X 1""-2"" STRUCK HIM ON SIDE OF THE HEAD. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL TUESD AY, OCTOBER 28, 2003 WHEN HE WENT TO THOMAS MEMORIAL EMERGENCY ROOM & WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CERVICAL SPRAIN. EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 10-28-03, THAT IS WHY REPORT IS LATE.