Employee was lifting a large container of glycerin in the lab onto the table countertop, felt pain in right arm, hand & shoulder. Employee did not receive any medical treatment at the time of the injury. The employee went to a medical specialist on July 23, 2008 & will require surgery to his elbow & wrist on August 19, 2008 & will be off 4-6 weeks. Lost time begins 8/19/08.