# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022970012` · 10/16/2002 · Imerys Marble 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:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Marble Inc
- **Mine:** [0900707](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900707)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING 40# BAGS ON PALLETS AND DEVELOPED A SORE RIGHT WRIST. EE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL E.R. FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION AND IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE BE A STRAIN. EMPLOYEE WAS GIVEN A WRIST SUPPORT TO WEAR AS NEEDED.

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