# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061360017` · 05/15/2006 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Queenstake Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602211](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602211)
## Narrative

Employee was removing skid plate from the bottom of the loader to access a leaking hose. The plate fell after bolts were removed, hyper extending his wrist by pushing his hand down against his forearm. X-rays showed no fracture, diagnosed as strain.

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