# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042890052` · 08/10/2004 · Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **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:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [1101981](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101981)
## Narrative

Ee was assisting in maintenance work by helping lift an 80-pound valve. During the lifting task, the ee apparently strained his elbow. Due to persistent pain, the ee was taken for medical evaluation on 10/8/04 when he was diagnosed with tendonitis in his elbow and provided medication and placed on restrictive duty.

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