# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220000820021` · 03/14/2000 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

INSTALLING A 24"" VENTILATION TUBE. THE HOOK ON THE ROPE USED TO HANG THE TUBE CAME OUT OF THE HOLE ON A ROOF CHANNEL. THE ROOF CAME AWAY FROM THE CHANNEL AND THE TUBE STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD STRAINING HIS NECK.

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