# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071340008` · 05/03/2007 · Wilder Construction Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donald M  March
- **Operator:** Wilder Construction Company
- **Mine:** [5001459](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001459)
## Narrative

Miner lost footing while placing drill steel in holder, causing him to drop the steel, which bounced off ground and struck his left foot.  Impact caused bruising to three toes on the foot.  Safety boots not worn.

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