# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220250450011` · 02/03/2025 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **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:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602286](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602286)
## Narrative

Two miners were setting up to load a round.  They were scaling down hazards on the face.  The IE then approached the face to inspect the holes in the burn.  IE turned to talk to the other miner and was struck by a falling rock.  IE was transported to the hospital, released, and referred to a specialist.  IE saw the specialist and was scheduled for surgery.

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