# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220222930011` · 08/11/2022 · Empire State Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **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:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 244
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Augusta Group Company
- **Operator:** Empire State Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [3001185](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3001185)
## Narrative

Miners were removing tank inspection door which is steel plate 28""X40"". Top nuts were loosened and left on. The remaining nuts were removed. Miners hit door to relieve pressure. Once removing top nuts the door was still hung on studs. They tugged on door. Material shifted causing door to push employee back against the belt guard causing them to turn, twisting the right ankle.

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