# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** W L Ross & Co LLC
- **Operator:** Permian Basin Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [4105180](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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