# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011160027` · 04/10/2001 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF 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:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12.59 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600062)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A SPINDLE FOR A LEFT FRONTSUSPENSION CHANGE OUT. EMPLOYEE HAD A FORKLIFT TO SUPPORT THE SPINDLE, WHILE REMOVING SPINDLE WITH TOOLING AND PUSHER BOLTS THE SPINDLE BROKE FR EE FROM SUSPENSION DROPPING APPROX SIX INCHES DRIVING THE IMPACT WRENCH INTO LEFT THIGH CAUSING A DEEP BRUISE. WAS EXAMINED BY DOCTOR AND PUT ON LIGHT DUTY.

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