# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081780026` · 06/17/2008 · J M Huber Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 96
- **Mine experience:** 18.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J M Huber Corp
- **Operator:** J M Huber Corp
- **Mine:** [1100019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100019)
## Narrative

A mechanic was changing the front tire on a 15 ton Ford dump truck.  The mechanic removed the bad tire and leaned the tire against a hand rail.  As the mechanic walked away from the tire, it fell and struck the mechanic in the back of the leg.  This caused the mechanic to fall backwards, towards the falling tire.  The incident resulted in a broken leg.

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