# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012920042` · 10/04/2001 · Greater Wise 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William D  Humphreys
- **Operator:** Greater Wise Inc
- **Mine:** [4406545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406545)
## Narrative

EE STATED THAT HE WAS CHANGING OUT A TOOTH ON THE FRON END LOADER BUCKET. HE HAD KNOCKED THE PIN OUT WHICH HOLDS THE TOOTH ONTO THE BUCKET. THE TOOTH FELL OFF AND STRUCK THE EE'S LEFT FOOT BEH IND THE STEEL TOE AREA CAUSING AN INJURY (CONTUSION) TO HIS FOOT.

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