# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110200038` · 01/10/2011 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
## 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:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Veris Gold Corp.
- **Operator:** Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2601621](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601621)
## Narrative

EE's failure to get sufficient grip & clamping force on tire he was off loading. Equipment didn't allow securement of tire. E#E's failure to ""Stand Down"" & wait for the mine to provide him with larger equipment. Truck driver's attitude in getting quickly unloaded so he could head home. 15 below zero icy conditions. Tire fell & struck EE, fracturing his right leg.

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