# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020160012` · 01/07/2002 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608315](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608315)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE OPERATOR SIDE REAR WHEEL FROM 21SC. AFTER TAKING OFF THE LUG NUTS, EMPLOYEE TOOK A LADDY SLIPPER TO HELP PRY THE TIRE LOOSE FROM THE WHEEL UNIT. THE WHEEL FELL OVER, SMASHING HIS RIGHT FOOT AGAINST A CRIB BLOCK. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CONTUSION.

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