← MSHA accidents

HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220232190017 · 08/03/2023 · Permian Basin Materials, 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
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
55
Mine experience
3.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
W L Ross & Co LLC
Operator
Permian Basin Materials, LLC
Mine
4105180

Narrative

Mechanic was changing forklift tires. While rolling the old tire away, the tire fell towards them. The tire was too heavy for them to stand back upright. The tire slipped from their grip, landing on their ankle. The ankle became swollen. The incident was reported to supervisor and the employee taken to emergency room. X-rays confirmed left ankle fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown