# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220050940085` · 03/19/2005 · Nubay Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles R  Collins
- **Operator:** Nubay Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1102636](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102636)
## Narrative

The injured is a miner oper. He was walking behind the wing curtain, out to intersection, when a piece of rock appx. 2' x 3' x 2"" fell from roof, striking him in back.

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