# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220232570023` · 09/09/2023 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## 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:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 47
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602512](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602512)
## Narrative

Driller wanted to discuss with the blaster what kind of burn cut was drilled in the heading and what was needed to load the round.  They examined the round on the face, and when they turned around to head back to the drill, material fell on them, striking them both from behind.

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