# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002550116` · 07/23/2000 · Northshore Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 10.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cliffs Minnesota Minerals Company
- **Operator:** Northshore Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2100209](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100209)
## Narrative

WHILE SHE WAS STRINGING OUT WELDING LEADS FOR A PROJECT, THE LEADS GOT CAUGHT ON A HAND RAIL SO SHE PULLED ON THE LEADS TO FREE THEM UP. AS SHE DID THIS IT CAUSED A PAIN IN HER ELBOW THAT DID NOT GET BETTER SO ON 8/29 SHE STARTED PHYSICAL THERAPY.

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