# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220073550036` · 12/13/2007 · Rock of Ages Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Rock driller
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 20.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kurt M  Swenson
- **Operator:** Rock of Ages Corp
- **Mine:** [4300027](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4300027)
## Narrative

While putting a drill rod in the shank - the shank was turning and the rod caught his hand and twisted it causing ligament strain to wrist, elbow and shoulder.

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