# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041040001` · 04/06/2004 · Solite Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Portland Valderrivas S A
- **Operator:** Solite Corp
- **Mine:** [3100135](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100135)
## Narrative

EE was lifting a recently purchased, empty toolbox off a truck with the aid of another EE.  While lifting the box, the injured EE said he heard his arm pop and then felt severe pain in his right elbow.  The EE tore ligaments in his right elbow.

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