# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092450031` · 08/24/2009 · Jack Millikin Inc
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 150
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J C  E  Millikin; J C  M  Millikin
- **Operator:** Jack Millikin Inc
- **Mine:** [2003366](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2003366)
## Narrative

In trying to lower the shoot while setting up EE unchained one side, the other side came loose also. This knocked EE down from an elevated (4-6') position and the shoot fell on him causing his broken leg, also L-3 compression fracture.

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