# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220050940063` · 03/25/2005 · Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Other, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 312
- **Mine experience:** 0.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bull Mountain Coal Properties Inc
- **Operator:** Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2401950](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401950)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting foreman install mine sights when a slab of roof fell from between bolts. The roof rock struck the employee on the hard hat. He was taken to hospital for medical evaluation and was treated for neck injury. Employee was standing on scoop to help put in sights.

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