# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043620011` · 12/16/2004 · Murray Mines Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WORKING SURF OUTSIDE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James O  Murray Jr
- **Operator:** Murray Mines Inc.
- **Mine:** [3800136](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800136)
## Narrative

Employee attempted to carry a gearbox (approx. 120#) up the walkway of our M-45 conveyor belt. His ankle twisted as he ascended the walkway. He worked approximately two more hours before he felt the need to go to the doctor. Inspection of walkway revealed grating to be properly affixed as were handrails. Manager on site determined weight of gearbox caused twisted ankle.

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