# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220050480021` · 02/08/2005 · Big Ridge 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:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 198
- **Mine experience:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

EE WAS TRAMMING THE CONT MINER WHEN A SMALL SULFUR BALL FELL OUT OF THE ROOF AND STRUCK EE ON THE HEAD AND TOP OF LEFT HAND. DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 02/14/05

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