# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220072080046` · 07/23/2007 · Excel Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Supply man, Supply worker, Nipper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1508079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1508079)
## Narrative

Employee was struck by a piece of draw rock while checking supplies on a roof bolter. He was transported to a local ER where x-rays and a CAT scan indicated he has a compression fracture of a vertebrae in the lumbar area of his back. He was released and is scheduled to begin physical therapy. He is expected to return to work in 4 to 6 weeks.

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