# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011300022` · 04/25/2001 · Small Mountain Quarry Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Small Mountain Quarry Inc
- **Mine:** [3608033](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608033)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A 150 LB WATER PUMP BYHIMSELF HAVING FAILED TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE. IN THE PROCESS HE LOST GRIP ON HANDLE AND FELT PULLIN CHEST RESULTING IN LEFT CHEST WALL STRAIN.

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