# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021840026` · 06/03/2002 · Teichert Aggregates
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TOE(S)/PHALANGES
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Teichert Inc
- **Operator:** Teichert Aggregates
- **Mine:** [0401972](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401972)
## Narrative

A GUARD MADE OF WOVEN WIRE CLOTH WAS HANGING ON A FRAME THE BOTTOM WAS HELD IN PLACE WITH WIRE. THE WIRE HAD RUSTED AND BROKE. THE GUARD WAS FOUND PARTIALLY HANGING OFF FRAME. THE OPERATOR PUSHED THE GUARD UP INTO PLACE, IT FELL. THE GUARD STRUCK THE LEFT FOOT OF OPERATOR FRACTURING SMALL TOE.

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