# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182290013` · 08/13/2018 · J.L. Storedahl & Sons Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jerry L  Storedahl
- **Operator:** J.L. Storedahl & Sons Inc.
- **Mine:** [4503757](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503757)
## Narrative

While removing the bolts from the counterweight of a Hitachi ZX850H, the counterweight fell backwards onto employee's lower right leg, severing it above the ankle.

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