# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031140049` · 03/19/2003 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 93
- **Mine experience:** 5.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING A SHIVE BLOCK, IT FELL & STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW. THIS WAS A FIRST AID CONTUSION AT THE TIME. ON APRIL 1 HE VISITED A PHYSICIAN FOR ELBOW PAIN. ON APRIL 14 WE RECE IVED MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OF EPICHONDILYTIS & THAT IT WAS WORK RELATED.

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