# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220050980012` · 04/03/2005 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401879](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401879)
## Narrative

Employee was jackleg bolting sill.  Was bolting last row in the back, when a rock 18"" x 12"" x 6"" fell off the hanging wall and struck the miner on the left shoulder.  Employee recieved contusion.  Given restrictions to not use arm for 3 days until further evaluation.  First shift missed was 4/4.

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