# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220073180001` · 06/21/2007 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

On June 21st an employee was operating a roof bolter installing a bolt in a roof pan, a rock measuring 19""x13""x3"" came loose, striking the employee in the left shoulder.  The employee sustained bruising to the shoulder.  This continued to cause him pain thru Sept.  He had surgery on 10/22 and the injury was determined work related on 11/9/07.

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