# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220062410044` · 08/23/2006 · Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Co 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:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Henry  Chaney Jr
- **Operator:** Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Co Inc
- **Mine:** [1517993](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517993)
## Narrative

A piece of rock fell striking victim on head. Victim went to hospital received x-rays. Doctors stated victim had bruised muscles in neck. Victim returned to work on regular duty on 8/25/06.

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