# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220202300007` · 08/12/2020 · Shelly Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Fall to lower level, NEC
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 216
- **Mine experience:** 20.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Shelly Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [3304657](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304657)
## Narrative

Supervisor was using a wash down hose to clear material off a conveyor. When they turned the hose on, the pressure knocked them off balance. They stepped back and stepped down a 6 1/2"" step to a lower platform. This shifted all the weight to left leg injuring it. Fractured the tibia and fibula bones in left leg.  

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