# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220161450018` · 04/27/2016 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [5001267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001267)
## Narrative

Back failed after blasting a left rib slab. Failure extended roughly 15' above previous back height. Blast occurred at end of dayshift with all personnel out of the mine. Neither ventilation or egress were affected due to location at the face.

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