# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092120029` · 05/21/2009 · Chevron Mining 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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 36.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4800086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800086)
## Narrative

While installing the saddle block at the load zone on a belt, the saddle fell over coming into contact with the EE's legs.  Intial diagnosis was a first aid, however after continuing pain, the employee had an MRI done which showed a fractured left tibia.

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