# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220122770023` · 09/28/2012 · Marfork 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:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 0.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608315](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608315)
## Narrative

As Employee was attempting to pull a loose piece of rock off the top, several pieces of rock fell striking Employee on the head.  The largest piece of rock was approximately 9.5"" x 6"" x 1'.  Employee complained of neck pain and was transported outside and taken by EMS to CAMC General Division for further evaluation. All xrays and scans were negative.

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