# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050180117` · 12/07/2004 · Mezger Enterprises Ltd
## 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 coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bill  Mezger; Ben  Goodwin
- **Operator:** Mezger Enterprises Ltd
- **Mine:** [4103562](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103562)
## Narrative

EE WAS FLIPPING A ROCK ON THE TABLE. THE ROCK HAD A DRYCRACK IN IT AND BROKE INTO 2 PIECES. ONE PIECE FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT. HIS FOOT IMMEDIATELY SWELLED & BECAME DIFFICULT TO WITHSTAND WEIGHT OR PRESSURE.

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