# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220143100026` · 11/04/2014 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 3.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600550](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600550)
## Narrative

Mechanics were separating a gear box from an agitator shaft flange.  The Victaulic coupler holding the shaft failed causing the shaft to slip through the hugger approximately 3.5 feet.  During the agitator's fall an impact gun resting on a mechanic's leg was forced into the top of the mechanic's knee causing a severe fracture to his lower leg.

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