# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130450006` · 01/31/2013 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602689](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602689)
## Narrative

Employee was placing a rock bolt in the carousel of the bolter when he apparently dislodged a rock sitting on the carousel. The rock fell and struck him on the hard hat causing a neck strain. At this time he was issued a full duty release. On February 4th he returned to the Dr. and was issued a restricted duty release. He was on restricted duty for four (4) shifts.

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