# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210610003` · 02/26/2021 · Imerys Clays Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Clays Inc
- **Mine:** [0900705](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900705)
## Narrative

Operator of CAT 745 Articulated Truck stopped to refuel. They placed the nozzle into the refueling port. They turned away and left the nozzle unattended. The fuel nozzle slipped out of the port and sprayed diesel fuel on the fender and steps. Operator lost footing and fell from second step from the ground.   

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