# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002160021` · 07/10/2000 · Newmont USA Limited
## 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:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600062](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2600062)
## Narrative

THE OPERATOR WAS UNLOADING A 1600.25 SIZE TIRE FROM UNTIL FR030 TRUCK. HE STOOD THE TIRE ON END AND RELEASED THE JAWS OF THE TIRE HANDLER. AS HE ATEEMPTED TO ROLL THE TIRE IT FELL PINNING HIS ARM BETWEEN THE HANDLER AND THE TIRE.

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