# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063560084` · 12/20/2006 · Big Creek Quarry Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TOE(S)/PHALANGES
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 2.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** C Scott  Hiebert; Todd  Barklage
- **Operator:** Big Creek Quarry Inc
- **Mine:** [2302213](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302213)
## Narrative

A 17'4"" x 3' x 1/2"" thick liner plate was being repositioned in the Pioneer feeder.  The 5/8"" grade 8 bolt holding the upper right corner in place sheered allowing the plate to fall to the pan.  The plate struck the employee on the left foot.

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