# FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220153060035` · 10/03/2015 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 4.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

The miner was walking when a cable that had been suspended from the top fell and struck him in the head. The miner claims to have injured his neck. The following were not a factor: rules, regs, mining equipment or systems, protective devises, equipment, clothing, skills, proficiency or training. Attitude may have been a factor. The miner began losing time on 10/22/15.

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