# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030020018` · 12/27/2002 · Highland Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 3.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1518480](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518480)
## Narrative

WHILE UNLOADING BELT STRUCTURE FROM A SUPPLY CAR A PIECE OF STRUCTURE HIT THE LATCH THAT HOLDS THE WHEELS UP ON THE SUPPLY CAR CAUSING THE WHEELS TO DROP, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE FOOT.

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