# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033290015` · 10/30/2003 · US Aggregates, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Heritage Group
- **Operator:** US Aggregates, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1200023](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200023)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A RETURN ROLLER FROM THE CONVEYOR. EMPLOYEE HAD HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE END OF THE PINCH BAR AND HIT ROLLER. EMPLOYEE DIDN'T FEEL ANY DISCOMFORT FOR A DAY OR SO. HE THOUGHT THE PAIN WOUDL GO AWAY. HE HAD PAIN IN HIS WRIST WHEN HE WOULD GRASP OR PICK UP AN ITEM. HE REPORTED IT TO HIS SUPERVISOR 11-20-03 AND WENT TO THE CLINIC. EE RECEIVED FRACTURE TO RIGHT WRIST.

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