# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130560032` · 02/07/2013 · Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 126
- **Mine experience:** 2.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Desert Projects INC
- **Operator:** Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [0202620](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202620)
## Narrative

Mechanic was rebuilding a differential 3rd member on a metal work table. While attaching the drive yoke the 3rd member rotated, the mechanic reached to stabilize the 3rd member straining right elbow.  A follow up Doctor visit  resulted in work restrictions effective 02/19/2013

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