# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220221520002` · 05/24/2022 · Nufac Mining Company, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 273
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jillean L  Justice; James C  Justice lll
- **Operator:** Nufac Mining Company, Inc
- **Mine:** [4608786](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608786)
## Narrative

EE, scoop operator was assisting the electrician in putting on a shuttlecar tire. The tire was leaning against the frame of the shuttlecar. EE was apparently sitting against the rib when the tire fell over striking EE on the lower left leg. The accident occurred in the #5 entry, outby the face area, feeder line.

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