# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101660047` · 01/14/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608384](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608384)
## Narrative

While using a hose w/fire nozzle to wash gob away from belt drive, EE said he felt his wrist snap. He refused an ambulance & drove for an x-ray which was negative. He had surgery on the wrist in May & returned with restricted duty until 6/10/2010. He is scheduled for release by the end of July. NOTE: Safety Dept was not told of his surgery or light duty until 6/10/2010.

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