# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220123490003` · 12/05/2012 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100083](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100083)
## Narrative

EE was sliding tire off LF wheel position in order to separate wheel components. EE proceeded use 1800 tool to separate wheel parts when he moved the tool for reposition the wheel parts slid from the tire and struck EE on the back side of the right leg.

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