# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262680008` · 09/21/2026 · Rockwell Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
- **Operator:** Rockwell Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1518978](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1518978)
## Narrative

EE was walking behind the miner watching the cable while they were tramming to the next area when the cable became hung on the miner. EE walked towards the cable to pull it back with a cable handling stick when a chain guard unexpectedly fell striking EE's foot. The result was at least 3 broken bones in EE's left foot.

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