# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020420071` · 02/02/2002 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 352
- **Mine experience:** 10.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602159)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE AN 0-RING FROM A 785HAUL TRUCK TIRE & WHEEL ASSEMBLY. THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS STILL SEATED TO THE TIRE BEAD ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE TIRE. WHEN THE WEEL BROKE LOOSE FROM THE BEAD IT FELL CATCHING EE'S FINGERS BETWEEN WHEEL & BEAD RING ON TOP SIDE OF WHEEL CAUSING TIPS OF FINGERS TO BE AMPUTATED.

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