# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220080810008` · 03/12/2008 · Hanson Aggregates Pma Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Underground equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates Pma Inc
- **Mine:** [3608284](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608284)
## Narrative

Rock fell from roof of mine and landed on the basket of the anfo loader.  The operator was in the cab and suffered a back sprain.  The employee had restrictions placed on his work by a doctor causing the injury to be recordable.

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