# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220231160029` · 04/23/2023 · Nevada Copper Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 0.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nevada Copper Corporation
- **Operator:** Nevada Copper Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602711](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602711)
## Narrative

An employee was struck by falling material while loading a face round in the 2896 heading.  The employee (E1) was holding the pneumatic ANFO delivery hose and turned toward the face while another employee (E2) was operating the loading controls from the basket of the powder truck.  E2 witnessed a falling rock strike E1 in the left shoulder and upper back.

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