# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220171210014` · 04/20/2017 · Edgar Minerals, Inc.
## 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:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 27.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lemuel Baylis  Carnes III
- **Operator:** Edgar Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0800111](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800111)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting in the removal of the gear box from the #1 Sand Dryer. Two bolts that were holding the gear box in place broke, causing the gear box to fall onto the employee's leg and causing a left proximal fibula fracture. 

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