# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220033110035` · 10/06/2003 · Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Headgate operator
- **Activity:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608801](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608801)
## Narrative

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.

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