# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121800035` · 06/25/2012 · Glen Alum Operations, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joe  Valis; Rufus W West
- **Operator:** Glen Alum Operations, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609272](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609272)
## Narrative

EE was taking the rub rail off miner to wash it when the rail was loosened it fell on the right foot.  Metatarsal boots were in use. Right foot was bruised.

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