# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023460040` · 11/11/2002 ·  Knife River Const
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MDU Resources Group Inc
- **Operator:**  Knife River Const
- **Mine:** [0401698](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401698)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING TIMBER INTO LOCATION AND FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LEFT ARM. THIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE EMPLOYER UNTIL 12/4/02.

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