# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042670019` · 09/09/2004 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Other, NEC
- **Injury source:** DAMS,LOCKS,PONDS,BRIDGES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Western Goldfields Incorporated
- **Operator:** Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0404614](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404614)
## Narrative

EE WAS GETTING THE PREG POND LEVEL.  HE WAS MOVING THE WEIGHT CONNECTED TO THE TAPE MEASURE.  AS HE WAS DOING THAT, HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.  FACTORS/REASONS: POND COVER IS A SLICK LINER; EE WAS NOT USING ANTI-SKID PADS THAT ARE STUCK TO THE POND COVER.  LOST BALANCE; EE WAS NOT USING ROPE TIED TO TOP OF POND.

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