# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232370004` · 08/23/2023 · Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 108
- **Mine experience:** 5.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Capstone Copper Corp
- **Operator:** Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
- **Mine:** [0201049](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201049)
## Narrative

Installation of new silo components (feeder tube), when a bolt broke and the tube fell approximately 5 ft onto employees right foot (above steel toe). 2 fractures diagnosed, employee given a walking boot, crutches, restrictions of no weight bearing on right leg.

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