# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220040610077` · 02/16/2004 · Mountain Spring Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Forest Coal Company
- **Operator:** Mountain Spring Coal Company
- **Mine:** [3304475](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304475)
## Narrative

WHILE CHANGING SCOOP BATTERIES AT THE UNDERGROUND SCOOP CHARGER, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON HIS HEAD.

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