# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210330012` · 08/21/2020 · Hibbing Taconite Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
- **Operator:** Hibbing Taconite Company
- **Mine:** [2101600](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2101600)
## Narrative

EE was standing on the edge of a tank at approx. 56"" off the ground and rinsing down a tank with a fire hose. EE attempted to get down from the ledge and grabbed a piece of piping on the side. The piping broke loose and caused EE to lose balance and land awkwardly on both feet. EE sought medical treatment after the shift was complete and was diagnosed with a fractured left leg. 

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