# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082250068` · 08/05/2008 · Newtown Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 73
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Ellis
- **Operator:** Newtown Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608759)
## Narrative

(Note: information received 8/7/08). Rib rolled off on top of operator's canopy. He flagged the injured employee around and asked him to swing the canopy in so the rock will fall off. When he did this, the rock started breaking and rolled off and onto his left foot.

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