# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121280047` · 05/03/2012 · Elkhart County Gravel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barney C  Beer
- **Operator:** Elkhart County Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [1202197](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202197)
## Narrative

Operator was entering a skid loader, and when steeping in the cab the operator felt a sharp pain like maybe a torn muscle in his right lower leg. The operator went to the doctor and was told he possibly tore his calf muscle. The operator was allowed to return to work same day, however he is not allowed to put heavy pressure on his right leg for about a week.

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