# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220121870045` · 06/25/2012 · Alden Resources LLC
## 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:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ferroglobe PLC
- **Operator:** Alden Resources LLC
- **Mine:** [1517691](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517691)
## Narrative

A piece of loose draw rock fell from the mine roof and struck employee on the hand causing a sprain to his wrist.

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