# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220220030018` · 12/28/2021 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 153
- **Mine experience:** 3.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

Ee was bolting when a sensor on the boom stopped working. Ee moved the boom to a safe location and went to check the sensor. A piece of CRF fell from the back approximately 16 feet, knocking the ee to the ground. Ee contacted help, was seen at a hospital, diagnosed with 3 fractures in L1, L2, L3. Released with restrictions.

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