# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220112280014` · 08/07/2011 · 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:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 11.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602661](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602661)
## Narrative

Employee was standing at the face of a drift when a rock fell from the edge of the wire about the size of a softball striking him on top of the hard hat. It resulted in some muscle/ nerve inflammation.

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