# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042860148` · 10/01/2004 · Oxbow Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 76
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oxbow Carbon LLC
- **Operator:** Oxbow Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [0504674](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504674)
## Narrative

EE injured his elbow while attempting to remove a fitting on the roof bolter in 5 west section. He was working on removing flow meter when he felt/ heard a pop in his left arm below the elbow.

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