# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020700065` · 02/23/2002 · Alex Energy, LLC
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 3.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606870](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606870)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING IN REMOVING A PIN FROM HOIST CYLINDER ON 785 TRUCK. THE PIN CAME OUT ALL AT ONCE, BOUNCED OFF THE TIRE & LANDED ON TOP OF HIS RIGHT FOOT. PIN WEIGHED APPROX 35 LBS.

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