# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072900019` · 10/01/2007 · Cargill Deicing Solutions
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Deicing Solutions
- **Mine:** [3301994](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301994)
## Narrative

Mechanic needed to fill a Gator with hydraulic oil.  He went to retrieve a 5-gallon pail of oil (weight 38.76lbs).  During the lift he felt a sharp pain in his elbow.  He experienced limited motion and swelling so was taken to the clinic for evaluation.  X-rays were negative, no medications were prescribed, but he was returned to work with 25 pound lifting restriction.

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