# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053190023` · 10/31/2005 · Cemex de Puerto Rico
## 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 COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex de Puerto Rico
- **Mine:** [5400240](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400240)
## Narrative

EE was removing a steel plate from the plow feeder using a manual chain hoist. After a while he tried to  move the steel plate with his hands. Suddenly the plate slipped fron the hoist's hook and fell on his left foot.

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