# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220053530056` · 12/12/2005 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hoist
- **Injury source:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coeur Mining, Inc.
- **Operator:** U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1000082](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000082)
## Narrative

WHILE MOVING A 15 HP SLUSHER WITH AN OVERHEAD HOIST, A 1/4"" S-HOOK STRAIGHTENED OUT OF THE LIFTING CHAIN CAUSING THE SLUSHER TO FALL ON EMPLOYEE'S FOOT (LEFT). EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING FOR HOIST CONTROL WHEN SLUSHER FELL.

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