# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220001390031` · 05/08/2000 ·  Solid Energy Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:**  Solid Energy Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1507475](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1507475)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHENA PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTSSTRIKING HIM ON THE BACK AND RIGHT ARM. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS DIAGNOS ED WITH SEVERE MUSCLE STRAIN TO THE BACK AND WASADVISED TO REMAIN OFF WORK.

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