# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220183340015` · 11/29/2018 · Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains 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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nyrstar NV
- **Operator:** Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC
- **Mine:** [4000166](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000166)
## Narrative

A mobile maintenance mechanic was repairing a hose in a haul truck's engine compartment in the underground diesel shop when the hood of the engine compartment accidentally shut, landing on the mechanic's left ankle.

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