# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090020012` · 12/19/2008 · Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation
## 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:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 3.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gila River Indian Community
- **Operator:** Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation
- **Mine:** [0202116](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202116)
## Narrative

Employee claimed he hurt his wrist climbing down from truck on 12-19.  He did not report until 12-22. Said he would be off 2 weeks. Our Dr. returned him to work to drive truck on 12-31. Investigation found employee had personal surgery and did not report to company. Under investigation due to holidays, will follow up and report to MSHA.  Company at this time is denying accident.

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