# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091520030` · 05/28/2009 · Tilcon Connecticut Inc
## 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:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon Connecticut Inc
- **Mine:** [0600022](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0600022)
## Narrative

Employee was positioning tire with axle of truck in preparation of mounting it when the tire began to fall back towards him. The employee was unable to support the falling tire when it began to fall. The tire knocked the employee to the ground with the tire resting on his left leg/knee.

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