# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220072750055` · 09/26/2007 · Sidney Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Sidney Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1517287](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517287)
## Narrative

EE out-by at #6 head drive working on scoop. Draw-rock fell from between bolt and rib onto low back. Taken to ER for treatment. X-ray negative, doctor instructed him to take remainder of week of (2 days).

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