# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080350025` · 01/29/2008 · Hanson Material Service
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 119
- **Mine experience:** 28.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Hanson Material Service
- **Mine:** [1100066](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100066)
## Narrative

The employee was attempting to position a piece of plate to cut up for scrap.  The employee dropped the end of the plate and attempted to control the reflex bounce with his left foot.  The plate struck the bottom of his foot causing the injury.

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