# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220051710010` · 06/12/2005 · Newmont USA Limited
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 4.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602374](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602374)
## Narrative

Employee was loading a face round when the rib/back fell in. The rock struck him on the head/hard hat. He was taken to the hospital the next day and the Dr. placed him in a neck collar for precautionary reasons.

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