# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220042390050` · 08/15/2004 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3608375](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608375)
## Narrative

WHILE SERVICING A ROOF BOLTER, EMPLOYEE WAS HANDING A CAN OF HYDRAULIC OIL TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF HEAD.

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