# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220061500016` · 05/18/2006 · 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.morvs.ai/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

The back at 53W 15100 D3 fell out with the raise at 48R BS. Because this was initially thought to be a ground fall, MSHA was contacted. Upon further investigation, it was found that the combination of pre-drilling and blasting caused a portion of the back to come in. This was evidenced by bent ground support in the hanging wall. No one was working in the area at the time.

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