# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022280053` · 08/08/2002 · Michels Pipeline Construction Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 44
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michels Corporation
- **Operator:** Michels Pipeline Construction Inc
- **Mine:** [4703012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4703012)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEES WERE UNLOADING A WATER TANK USING A FRONT END LOADER TO LIFT THE TANK, THE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SET THE TANK ON THE EMPLOYEE'S FOOT.

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