# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030420061` · 02/04/2003 · Wright Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** TOE(S)/PHALANGES
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ruth G  Wright
- **Operator:** Wright Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [4103694](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103694)
## Narrative

CHIPPING RUST OFF ANGLE IRON TO REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE. IT BROKE LOOSE AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT FOOT BEHIND THE STEEL TOE BOOT. CUT HIS BOOT AND2 TOES. (8 STITCHES)

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