# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220091550040` · 05/30/2009 · Highland Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 0.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1502709](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502709)
## Narrative

Employee reported: Standing alongside the roof bolter machine as the operator was positioning The ATRS against the mine roof. A piece of draw rock fell striking the top of his head and sliding down his back. He experienced stiffness to his neck and upper torso.

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