# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220082380007` · 08/20/2008 · ICG-Illinois, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 5.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** ICG-Illinois, LLC
- **Mine:** [1102664](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102664)
## Narrative

While bolting, shale and clay fell from the roof, striking the operator on top the hard hat. He was brought to the surface and transported to Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. A follow-up visit the next day prescribed therapy for a cervical strain and he was placed on a ten pound weight restriction with no overhead work.

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