# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220262170015` · 07/25/2026 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602822](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602822)
## Narrative

EE was doing heading inspection when a rock fell from the back, striking them on ther hard hat. Seen at hospital and followed-up at clinic, diagnosed with neck/back injury. Released with restrictions. EE resigned effective 7/30 after taking PTO for 2 days rather than returning to work under restrictions.

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