# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000530033` · 02/11/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE AND HIS PARTNER WERE CONNECTING A DRAIN HOSE TO 6 CONVEYOR, LINE 2 DRIP TRAY. HE WAS IN THE MAN BASKET HANDLING THE HOSE. HE HAD THE 6"" DIAMETER HOSE SUPPORTED BETWEEN HIS LEFT ARM AND HIS LEFT SIDE. WHILE MOVING THE HOSE TO ALIGN IT FORCONNECTION, HE FELT A SNAP IN HIS LEFT SIDE.

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