# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152400048` · 08/10/2015 · Martin Marietta Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [0901035](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901035)
## Narrative

The EE was replacing drive belts on the sand screw.  He was standing at the end of the screw when he reached down to unscrew the bolt on a guard.  He felt a pop on the left side of his rib cage.  He reported it, but did not feel the need to go to the doctor until 8/13.  He received a shot for pain on 8/13, and another for inflammation on 8/17.  Released to full duty on 8/20.

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