# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220061560067` · 05/19/2006 · Rivers Edge Mining Inc
## 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:** Load-haul-dump (UG)
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 3.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Rivers Edge Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608890](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608890)
## Narrative

Upon an investigation the EE was pulling a supply car into the mine using a diesel tractor when a piece of rock fell and hit him. The rock fell from the edge of a half header which was hanging on the roof of the mine. The rock was approx 14"" x 17"" x 2"" & struck EE in the head. The mine roof was about 6 1/2 ft. in height. EE was transported via ambulance to Boone Memorial Hospital.

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