# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220233260007` · 11/20/2023 · Amrize Midwest Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TOE(S)/PHALANGES
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Midwest Inc.
- **Mine:** [2100535](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100535)
## Narrative

Employee (EE) and Foreman were cleaning the surge pile hopper to inspect the wear plates, and prepare for winter shutdown. EE placed ~55"" long square head shovel past clamshell gate opening, and used left foot to assist in pushing material onto the conveyor belt below. The clamshell gate unexpectedly closed, pinching the EE's left foot and fracturing left great toe.

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