# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002090048` · 07/21/2000 · Valley Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carroll D  Simpkins
- **Operator:** Valley Mining
- **Mine:** [4608593](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608593)
## Narrative

EE WAS WATCHING FOR BAD SPLIKES ON #2 BELT. THE TAKE-UP, KICKED OFF THUS CAUSING THE GUARD TO FALL ON HIS ANKLE: RIGHT FOOT.

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