# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220200430005` · 01/31/2020 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 94
- **Mine experience:** 11.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

A bore miner was parked in an area under roof support to replace a shear pin. The roof was checked visually and appeared to be in good condition. A 5""x10""x1-3"" thick piece of the roof, in front of the bore miner and inby roof bolts, separated, broke apart and fell. A piece of the material hinged, swung toward the miner, and hit EE.

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