# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220243170046` · 11/07/2024 · Northshore Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** Northshore Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2100209](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100209)
## Narrative

While lifting a hoist and chains up and out of the way of a rail car truck side frame on the floor, the chains caught the frame, causing it to fall to the side and land on the employees left foot. The employee was wearing metatarsal safety-toed boots at the time. The employee suffered three fractures in their left foot and toes.

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