# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220072980020` · 10/10/2007 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## 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:** Handling timber
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103060](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103060)
## Narrative

The injured was in the process of loading curtain boards on the return side bolter located in Entry #1, S.S. 2+70 of Unit #1.  When a piece of roof rock measuring 27"" X 12"" X 2"" fell from the mine roof striking the employee on top of his hard hat.  The injured finished his shift on 10/10/2007.  On 10/11/2007 the injured sought medical attention, diagnosed with a neck strain.

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