# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052990017` · 10/17/2005 · Kentucky Coal Terminal
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Progress Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Kentucky Coal Terminal
- **Mine:** [1516749](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516749)
## Narrative

Employee attempted to re-attach the bucket onto the Skid Steer. At this time employee placed himself between the bucket and the Skid Steer. The bucket was raised approximately 12 inches off the ground. The bucket fell off the boom striking the employee in the back of both heels. This resulted in bruises to his heels and the Dr. prescribing  Vicodin for pain.

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