# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062160036` · 07/31/2006 · Labette County Public Works
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 55
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Labette County-KS
- **Operator:** Labette County Public Works
- **Mine:** [1401572](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1401572)
## Narrative

Lifting explosives materials in boxes getting ready to set up for blasting. Felt something pull in bend of inside of elbow ont he right arm. Heard something go snap and felt pain.

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