# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220053480016` · 12/08/2005 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

Employees were preparing the 23W 4840 Normat laydown excavation for ground support. As they were gathering materials, a wedge-shaped structure, 8'W x 8'H x 18'L failed. The area was supported by 5' split set bolts, 8' resin bolts and steel mesh. No injuries resulted from this incident. MSHA Helena office was notified by phone.

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