# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220151540008` · 05/30/2015 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602689](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602689)
## Narrative

Employee was in the process of loading a face round when some material came off the face and struck the employee on the back of the head and shoulders.  The employee was evaluated at a medical facility.  Due to bruises and abrasions, the employee was released on restricted duty.

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