# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211390006` · 05/16/2021 · Teck Alaska Inc
## 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:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 70
- **Mine experience:** 10.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Teck Resources Limited
- **Operator:** Teck Alaska Inc
- **Mine:** [5001545](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/5001545)
## Narrative

Mechanics were removing bolts from transmission bellhousing in equipment yard. At approximately 3:45 pm. Foreman came to rear of dozer to check on I.P's progress and noted that IE had the transmission ready to secure to prevent slippage. The foreman and 3rd mechanic were preparing rigging to secure the transmission when the transmission slipped and came to rest on I.P's left leg.

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