# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013030026` · 10/18/2001 · Syar Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James M  Syar
- **Operator:** Syar Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [0405242](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0405242)
## Narrative

EE REMOVING 4WAY SLING, SLING FROM HOOK ON CRANE, USED LEFT HAND TO HOLD LATCH OPEN, PULLEDSLING OUT WITH RIGHT HAND

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