# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220162210014` · 08/03/2016 · Nicholas Contura LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 179
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Nicholas Contura LLC
- **Mine:** [4608787](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608787)
## Narrative

Scaling rock and a piece of the rock fell and struck employee on head and neck area, EE was treated by EMT-M, transported to surface, then transported by ambulance to Summersville Regional Hospital, x-rays were negative and was provided a full release, employee worked next scheduled shift, then when to the personal doctor with continued pain and was placed off work.

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