# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220032480021` · 09/03/2003 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

EE WAS WALKING OUT OF DRIFT WHEN A PIECE OF BACK FELL HITTING THE EE IN THE LOWER RIGHT LEG RESULTING IN A LACERATION REQUIRING SUTURES. GROUND CONTROL MEASURES WERE IN PLACE, I.E. HAD BEEN IN SPECTED, ROOF BOLTS.

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