# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220001360049` · 05/04/2000 · Garrett Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rex  Fought
- **Operator:** Garrett Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [1508079](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1508079)
## Narrative

EE WAS SHOVELING THE 4-C BELT LINE OUTBY SECTION TAIL PIECE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK EE ON HIS BACK.

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