# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220031360021` · 04/30/2003 · Newmont Midas Operations 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Driller operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont Midas Operations 
- **Mine:** [2602314](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602314)
## Narrative

THE MINER WAS MARKING THE FACE PRIOR TO DRILLING. THE BACK AND RIBS HAD BEEN WIRED AND BOLTED TOT HE FACE. THE FACE WAS INADEQUATELY SCALED. A ROCK CAME OUT OF THE FACE. IT KNOCKED OFF THE HAR D HAT CAUSING CUTS TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD, RIGHT SHOULDER, AND RIGHT ARM. AFTER FIRST AID THE CUTS WERE CLOSED W/STAPLES @ THE HOSPITAL. THE EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON UNRESTRICTED DUTY W/

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