# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220003140046` · 11/04/2000 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING TRANSYSTEM'S OPERATOR IN REMOVING A TARP FROM A TRUCK. THE EMPLOYEE FELT THE MUSCLE BEHIND HIS KNEE IN HIS RIGHT LEG PULL WHILE HE WAS CLIMBING UP AND DOWN THE TRUCK .

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