# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070680050` · 02/16/2007 · Highland Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 55
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4608693](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608693)
## Narrative

Member was in the process of mounting his coal truck. When he grabbed the handrail to pull himself up, he stated he felt a ""pop"" in his right wrist.

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