# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220092320017` · 08/14/2009 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 70
- **Mine experience:** 20.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103404](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103404)
## Narrative

Mechanic was pressure washing cooler carrying wheels in steam room. The wheel had been cleaned, standing upright. The employee turned around to clean the next wheel. The wheel behind him began to roll towards him. His partner yelled a warning but the employee couldn't hear due to noise. The wheel tipped over, fell, pinned employee's right leg/ankle to the pallet and floor.

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