# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083080044` · 07/10/2008 · Rainbow Sand & Gravel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rex  King
- **Operator:** Rainbow Sand & Gravel
- **Mine:** [3304222](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304222)
## Narrative

EE was trying to align the drag cable with the drum, so as to be able to wind it properly. EE supported the cable with her right foot.  The cable must have caught and everything went right quickly and snapped my ankle. Required surgery ti repair.

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