# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081990014` · 07/14/2008 · M & M Stone Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brian L  Carpenter
- **Operator:** M & M Stone Co.
- **Mine:** [3600143](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600143)
## Narrative

THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS THE LABORER WAS ASSISTING OTHER PERSONS TO TIGHTEN AND ADJUST THE CONVEYOR BELT IN THE AREA OF THE HEAD PULLEY.  AS HE WAS PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE BELT FOR SOME UNDETERMINED REASON HE SPRAINED HIS LEFT WRIST.

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