# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220142470015` · 08/27/2014 · Covia Solutions 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:** Blasting, Shoot coal
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 209
- **Mine experience:** 4.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [0300313](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300313)
## Narrative

The blasting crew was conducting a normal blast within the underground.  The crew was set up to detonate the blast one heading over and approximately 700' from the blast site.  Approximately 10 seconds after the detonation, a 10' x 4' x 4"" area fell from the roof striking the EE on his left side.  The employee suffered injuries to his face, shoulder, back, and ribs.

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