# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020980099` · 04/01/2002 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TOE(S)/PHALANGES
- **Days lost:** 65
- **Mine experience:** 19.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [4700119](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700119)
## Narrative

WHEN REMOVING ONE OF TWO TRAMP CYLINDERS FROM A PALLET, THE PALLET TIPPED CAUSING THE OTHER CYLINDER TO ROLL OFF ONTO EMPLOYEE'S LEFT FOOT. HE RECEIVED A FRACTURED TOE AND A LACERATION HE WAS WEARING STEEL TOE SHOES.

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