# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021480032` · 05/21/2002 · S & G Excavating, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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 COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TOE(S)/PHALANGES
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kenneth E  Steiner Jr
- **Operator:** S & G Excavating, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1201455](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1201455)
## Narrative

EE HAD PLACED A PIECE OF AR PLATE STEEL ONTO THETIPPLE TO BE WELDED IN AND HAD PLACED ANOTHER PLATE ON IT TO HOLD IT IN PLACE AND THE PIECE FELL OFF STRIKING THE EE ON THE FOOT, BEHINE THE STEEL TOE PROTECTION. THE BLOW SHATTERED THE LITTLE TOE ON HIS LT. FOOT.

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