# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220041170025` · 04/14/2004 · Lone Mountain Processing LLC
## 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,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Lone Mountain Processing LLC
- **Mine:** [1517234](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517234)
## Narrative

WHILE WALKING TO THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE ON THE 0003-0 SECTION, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDER. THE ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRAPS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED. HE COMPLAINS OF PAIN IN THE NECK AND SHOULDER AND IS OFF TAKING THERAPY.

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