# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043270048` · 11/11/2004 · Climax Molybdenum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 52
- **Mine experience:** 9.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Climax Molybdenum Company
- **Mine:** [0500790](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0500790)
## Narrative

After installing dump cylinders on the lower doors of a Supra Haul Truck, the employee was removing a support that was in place to keep the lower door from falling. When the support was removed, the door fell and struck the employee on the right leg.

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