# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112490005` · 08/30/2011 · Lyons Salt Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peter E  Powell
- **Operator:** Lyons Salt Company
- **Mine:** [1400413](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400413)
## Narrative

This started as a first aid incident only and became a reportable when physical therapy was ordered.  IE hit left elbow on door of #5 Tram while mucking salt.  Diagnosed with tendonitis by doctor and returned to full duty.  2 weeks later at follow-up visit, the doctor observed no improvement and ordered therapy.

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