# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220120440038` · 01/15/2012 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 60
- **Mine experience:** 6.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

An employee was operating a roof bolter in the 11 East 11 South 3 BMR section, he was extending to place the bolting resin in the hole the mine roof fell and a rock struck the employee on the right shoulder.  The employee was initially given a full release to work.  On 2/7 he was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff, and been placed on restricted duty on 2/9 awaiting surgery.

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