# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220243180006` · 11/04/2024 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [4702918](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4702918)
## Narrative

A 3 person team was removing 11"" round metal ductwork for cleaning.  A 5' section came free of the quick-camp and dropped down 5' hitting an employee in the metatarsal area of the Left foot resulting a bruise to the foot.  Employee was on restrictions, and was released to full duty on 11/11/2024.

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