# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262370006` · 12/24/2025 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 37.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

Employee was counting parts when a pallet tipped and moyler bit fell on their right foot. Employee was wearing safety toed boots w/metatarsal protection. Employee was brought to the ER for X-rays which were negative for fracture. Employee worked full duty until orthopedics follow appointment on 7/23/26 revealed nonhealing metatarsal fractures and were prescribed restrictions.

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