# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012050016` · 07/11/2001 · 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 20.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600062)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A SIZE 10:00 20 TIRE FROM THE TIRE SPREADER WHEN THE TIRE CAUGHT ON THE UPPER FINGERS OF THE SPREADER, THE TIRE THEN DISLODGED AND FELL STRIKING THE EE IN THE RIGHT KNEE OVER R EXTENDING THE KNEE. THIS RESULTED IN A ONE DAY RESTRICTED DUTY FROM THE DR.

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