# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220220700013` · 03/02/2022 · Graymont (PA) Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont (PA) Inc.
- **Mine:** [3606468](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3606468)
## Narrative

Employee entered area where blasting occurred <15 minutes prior to inspect shot. A piece of rock fell from 25' roof, striking the employee's hardhat and left shoulder, fracturing clavicle and scapula. Trying to flee the area, employee likely twisted an ankle and fell on large rocks, fracturing fibula above right ankle and seven ribs left side. Employee was hospitalized.

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