# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001990091` · 07/10/2000 · Eureka Stone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Stone finishing and sizing personnel, Stone/Rock cut/Polish/Saw operator, Splitter, Cutter, Trimmer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TOE(S)/PHALANGES
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fred W  Kirk
- **Operator:** Eureka Stone Company
- **Mine:** [0301754](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301754)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A PICE OF STONE 4 1/2"" X 5 1/2"" IN CROSS SECTION AND 46"" LONG, WHICH WAS LEANING AGAINST THE WALL. HE GRABBED THE TOP PORTION OF THE STONE WITH BOTH HANDS, TILTED IT T OWARDS HIM AND STARTED TO LIFT WHEN THE TOP 12"" OF THE STONE BROKE OFF IN HIS HANDS. THE BOTTOM 36"" FELL TOWARDS HIM AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

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