# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080220105` · 12/31/2007 · Souter Construction Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Randy  Duffield; Larry  Duffield
- **Operator:** Souter Construction Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3401713](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401713)
## Narrative

EE was climbing onto loader using provided steps and his foot slipped off bottom step, causing him to hit his upper teeth onto step of ladder.

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