# FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081020016` · 03/31/2008 · Noranda Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Noranda Aluminum Company
- **Operator:** Noranda Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600352](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600352)
## Narrative

Employee was standing next to the (Grant) robotic de-scaling machine while waiting for a hammer bit to be replaced.  The bit to be installed rolled off of a nearby tank leg support and struck employee on the top of his left foot.  X-rays and evaluation determined contusion to left foot.  Returned to work with restrictions.

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