# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261590006` · 05/28/2026 · Defeo Materials LLC
## 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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Christopher  Defeo
- **Operator:** Defeo Materials LLC
- **Mine:** [0600848](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0600848)
## Narrative

EE was flipping the stationary jaw die on the 400x Powerscreen Jaw and prematurely removed the lifting strap before it was secured, dropping it on EE's left foot. EE wore proper PPE. Foreman and operator witnessed the event. An EE immediately helped lift the heavy die to free EE's foot. A properly rated strap was used.

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