# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220160250023` · 01/15/2016 · Imerys Talc Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** STD G RAIL CR,MTR-SURF EQ
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2402050](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402050)
## Narrative

While pushing off & away from a rail car EE reports feeling a pop in left wrist. Preliminary x-rays show no fracture however a splint was prescribed as a precaution. Follow-up med. exams may be necessary to rule out fracture. EE was released & continues to work w/restrictions. Update: Further exam revealed ruptured tendon requiring surgery on 2/9/16. EE restricted from work 2 wks.

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