# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220122350029` · 08/20/2012 · Bradys Bend Corp
## 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:** Blasting, Shoot coal
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 4.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary  Bruce
- **Operator:** Bradys Bend Corp
- **Mine:** [3600033](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600033)
## Narrative

After blowing out a blast hole, the employee was struck on his hardhat by a piece of rock which fell from the roof.  The employee fell to the ground as a result of the strike.  He was helped to his feet by a coworker and reported the incident to the Mine Foreman.

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