# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122830037` · 10/04/2012 · TXI Operations, LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI Operations, LP
- **Mine:** [4104363](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104363)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to make repairs on 980H Cat loader. He climbed up the loader to the battery box. He then stretched his right leg out to step on the rear axle of the loader, when his left foot slipped off the battery box and caused his left shin to hit the corner of the battery box, causing a contusion.

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