# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150120048` · 12/17/2014 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 133
- **Mine experience:** 2.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602661](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602661)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a grease pump off the top of an empty barrel.  The pump slipped out of his hands and when he caught it, the employee felt a pop in his right elbow.  The employee continued to work normal duties until six working days later and re-aggravated the injury.  The employee sought medical treatment on 1/6/15 and was classified as restricted duty.

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