# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150200008` · 01/11/2015 · Emerald Processing LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Processing LLC
- **Mine:** [4603085](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4603085)
## Narrative

The employee stated he had just cut a piece of metal for an overflow box. As he turned the piece of metal over, he slipped and dropped the metal onto the top of his right foot. He continued to work and sought medical attention on 1/12/15, at which time he was diagnosed with a fracture and place on modified duty. This incident is being report as restricted duty.

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