# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112770035` · 09/20/2011 · Vigo Coal Operating Co., Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vigo Coal Company Incorporated
- **Operator:** Vigo Coal Operating Co., Inc
- **Mine:** [1202259](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202259)
## Narrative

Employee stated he was working on the breaker placing belting around the bottom of the hopper. When he pulled he lost grip & felt a sharp pain in his left elbow. He did not strike anything with the elbow. Accident reportable because nurse practitioner said no to grip with left hand.

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