# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220202190005` · 07/31/2020 · US Silica Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** US Silica Co
- **Mine:** [4105363](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105363)
## Narrative

Employee working in a sand dryer repairing the refractory lining. Stepped on a sharp refractory anchor that penetrated the sole of EE's boot. Puncture wound rt. foot.

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