# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220152860088` · 10/06/2015 · French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Matt  Allain
- **Operator:** French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [0403425](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0403425)
## Narrative

Small rock came out of the back, striking the miner in the back.  Miner did finish the shift, but sought medical attention the next day because of pain when the spot was touched.  No pain otherwise.  Skin not broken.  No visible bruise.  Clinic doctor limited the miner's mobility,  pending an MRI to determine if undetected damage has occurred to the spine.

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