# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120740031` · 03/08/2012 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 62
- **Mine experience:** 22.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902170)
## Narrative

Employee was carrying a 20' chain link fence panel up from the bottom of a settling pond when he heard a pop and felt pain from his left calf. Reliance released him to restricted duty - left calf strained.

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