# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102700027` · 09/17/2010 · CalMat Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 196
- **Mine experience:** 14.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** CalMat Co
- **Mine:** [0401924](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401924)
## Narrative

On 9/21/2010 the employee was taken to the company clinic, was diagnosed with R-Elbow Inflammation and was returned to restricted duty. On 9/17/10 the employee reported that while attempting to remove a guard, he pulled a muscle in his R-Forearm and refused medical treatment at that time.

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