# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220090750001` · 03/03/2009 · Buckingham Coal Company,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:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James F  Graham
- **Operator:** Buckingham Coal Company,LLC
- **Mine:** [3304526](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304526)
## Narrative

The employee was advancing line curtain in the face area with the use of a step ladder, when a rock fell from the roof, striking the employee and knocking him from the ladder.  The employee received a strained lower back.

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