# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042090028` · 07/12/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4604955](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604955)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PULLING LOOSE ROOF AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE SIDE OR EDGE & STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF THE RT.FOOT. HE CONTINUED TO WORK AFTER AN EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT SHOWING ONLY A BRUISE. HE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 7/19/04 WHEN A MRI SHOWED A FRACTURE.

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