# FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220231450011` · 05/23/2023 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2600827](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2600827)
## Narrative

EE was mounting a haul truck wheel. Stood tire and wheel up to sit the lock ring, turned to walk away to continue working, and felt the rim fall on them. Initial report is that the rim ""popped"" out. Investigation is ongoing. EE transported to hospital, diagnosed with multiple fractures, and transferred for surgery. Surgery took place approximately 10 am on 5/24.

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