# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001920059` · 07/03/2000 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS CHANGING LEAF SPRING RIGHT FRONT END OF TOYOTA TRUCK, 44 LEVEL SERVICE BAY WITH IMPACT DRILL. HE HAD JUST REMOVED LAST BOLT FROM SPRING ASSEMBLY, SPRING RELEASED. DOWNWA RD FORCE CAUGHT IMPACT DRILL IN LEFT HAND, FORCING HIM DOWN ON CEMENT FLOOR.

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