# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130990022` · 04/05/2013 · Irving Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** MOVEABLE LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Earl  Brinker
- **Operator:** Irving Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [1202027](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202027)
## Narrative

The injured employee was climbing a fixed 7' ladder to access a conveyor platform. While he was climbing, he felt a sharp pain in his Right Hand. The employee continued his inspection of the platform and climbed back down the ladder. The employee lost sensation in his right hand and approximately 2-3 hours later the employees hand swelled up.

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