# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010220128` · 08/16/2000 · Wedron Silica LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fairmount Santrol
- **Operator:** Wedron Silica LLC
- **Mine:** [1101578](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101578)
## Narrative

THE INDIVIDUAL INJURED HIMSELF WHILE PULLING ANDCARRYING A WATER HOSE UP SOME STAIRS. AT FIRST HE DIDN'T THINK MUCH ABOUT THE INJURY. IN DEC. HIS ACHILLES HEEL ON THE LEFT FOOT STARTED HURTING FROM THE ACCIDENT (HE SAID). FROM 12/19 TO 1/12 HE WAS OFF WORK. HE CAME BACK TO WORK & IS ON PHYSICAL THERAPY IN JANUARY BUT NOT ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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