# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220111290023` · 12/08/2010 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2401747](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401747)
## Narrative

Removing compressor from dragline.  When last bolt was removed, the compressor tipped towards the employee.  He tried to steady the compressor and experienced pain in his left wrist.  Examined and released for work the same day.  The pain continued and on March 29, 2011, the employee underwent surgery to alleviate the pain.

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