# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220011230052` · 04/26/2001 · Solar Sources Underground L L C
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Felson  Bowman
- **Operator:** Solar Sources Underground L L C
- **Mine:** [1202103](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1202103)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPENING A SET OF AIR-LOCK EQUIPMENT DOORS LOCATED AT #24 CROSSCUT ALONG THE MAIN EAST HAULAGE ROADWAY. HE WAS STANDING AGAINST THE NORTH RIB WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 10"" X 10"" X 4"" THICK FE LL OUR FROM BETWEEN THE RIB AND PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORTS. THE ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND NE CK CAUSING SPRAIN/STRAIN INJURY TO HIS CERVICLE SPINE.

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