# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053270006` · 11/17/2005 · Marmet Synfuel LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Progress Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Marmet Synfuel LLC
- **Mine:** [4608961](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608961)
## Narrative

Employee picked up wash down hose to clean coal out of crusher. He was using his right hand to twist the nozzle to the on position. When the sudden burst of water pressure came on, the employee did not have a secure hold on the nozzle and the hose. This resulted in the employee's wrist being put in an awkward position, therefore, spraining his right wrist.

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