# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103010015` · 10/20/2010 · US Aggregates, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Heritage Group
- **Operator:** US Aggregates, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1200023](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200023)
## Narrative

Employee was in the pit building a water stand. Employee was flipping an I-beam over. When he picked up the beam, something popped in his left index finger. Received a sprain to his left index finger. Employee is restricted and is able to work while restricted.

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