# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220012120001` · 07/17/2001 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** APPAREL,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rohm & Haas Company
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
- **Mine:** [3301993](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3301993)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED WHILE HANGING 4160 CABLE. AFTER CABLE WAS SUPPORTED ON HANGER (FROM ROOFBOLT PLATE) AND HIGH LIFT BASKET LOWERED APPROX.1-2FEET, 2 PIECES OF SALT (APPROX. 29"" LONG X 20""WI DE 2 0-3 THICK) FELL AND STRUCK HIM, HITTING HARD HAT FIRST.

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