# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220240050009` · 12/24/2023 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hoist
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 207
- **Mine experience:** 5.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602573](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602573)
## Narrative

EE using 1.5 ton crane moving motor. The motor was on the manual crane approximately 4"" from the cat walk, and the hoist system failed, and the motor fell, striking the EE on the head/shoulder/back. Seen at ER, diagnosed with compression fracture to spine, laceration/soft tissue injury to right leg. EE put off work, non-weight bearing.

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