# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003010023` · 10/17/2000 · Dicaperl Minerals LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** BELTS (NOT CONVEYOR)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 7.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dicalite Management Group LLC
- **Operator:** Dicaperl Minerals LLC
- **Mine:** [2900250](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900250)
## Narrative

EE WAS PUTTING A NEW BELT IN THE #3 ELEVATOR. WHEN HE TRIED TO TURN BELT AROUND AS IT WAS GOING INTO THE ELEVATOR, HE PULLED SOMETHING ON HIS LEFT SIDE OF GROIN AREA.

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