# FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092580025` · 09/10/2009 · Unimin Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Corporation
- **Mine:** [3102119](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3102119)
## Narrative

Four employees were in the process of installing metal siding on the side of the plant at the second floor level. A section of overhead PVC pipe that had been secured at the top by rope broke loose, and a section measuring 8"" X 5'4"" struck the victim in the back of the head. He was wearing a hard hat.

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