# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152400031` · 08/17/2015 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 72
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103156](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103156)
## Narrative

EE and another mechanic were working on CM233. The EE was in the process of installing the cover back on the demister, as he was performing this task the other mechanic was removing a rub-rail to check permissibility on a panel.  As he removed the rub-rail it fell striking the EE on the left ankle. 

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