# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220241970006` · 07/02/2024 · Wade Moore Equipment Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling 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:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas  Madden
- **Operator:** Wade Moore Equipment Co
- **Mine:** [3100450](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100450)
## Narrative

Tech was remove grill from D8R, standing in front of machine. EE was removing bolts from hinges, EE wasn't aware one of the pins was missing from  hinges. caused the grill 102 lbs to fall striking tech on left foot behind steel toe portion of boot.  At the time, they felt fine the incident was considered a near miss. next day employee had bruising and called WP for assistance.

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