# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220000870109` · 03/16/2000 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 6.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

EE WAS DISCONNECTING A WELDER FROM A PICKUP AS TWO EMPLOYEES WERE SHOVELING ON TOP OF THE HOPPER. DURING THEIR SHOVELING A 4"" X 8"" ROCK ROLLED DOWN AND STRUCK EE ON THE LEG. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE ER WHERE A LACERATION WAS MADE TO DRAIN THE CONTUSION. THE EE WAS HOSPITALIZED OVERNIGHT AND RELEASED ON 3-17-2000. HE REMAINS OFF WORK UNTIL 3/23 AT WHICH TIME HE WILL BE RE-EXAMINED

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