# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220021190167` · 04/19/2002 · Spartan Mining Company Inc
## 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:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 71
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608738](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608738)
## Narrative

THE CONTINUOUS MINER WAS DOWN WITH NO WATER AT THIS TIME. A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 18""X 12""X 1 1/2"" FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS. IT STRUCK EE ON THE SMALL OF HIS BACK. EE IS PRESENTLY STI LL NOT WORKING SINCE THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT.

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