# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220252470018` · 09/02/2025 · Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC
- **Mine:** [3608484](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608484)
## Narrative

The EE was loading lifters when a piece of rock (approx. 4'x 5' x 2') fell from the ceiling and struck the EE. The EE was not pinned under the rock. This resulted in a fatal accident.

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