# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042730005` · 05/10/2004 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 26.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4101192](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101192)
## Narrative

(The company did not have knowledge of medical attention until 9/22. According to medical records on 09/27. Employee had fluid drained off his right elbow on 05/21.  We discussed with the mine's MSHA inspector on 09/23/2004.) Employee was straightening out air hose and bumped his right elbow on a light pole causing slight swelling and pain.

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