# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220093220024` · 08/19/2009 · 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:** 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:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 1.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1502709](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502709)
## Narrative

EE reported that he and co-workers were working pulling a conveyor motor off a CM when a piece of draw rock fell from between roof supports striking the top of his mine cap.Contacted mine after the end of the shift. EE was treated by a chiropractor on 8/19/09 after work.EE saw doctor on 11/10/09 due to continued headache/neck pain. EE began missing work on 11/12/09.

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