# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170060009` · 01/04/2017 · Polycor New England Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 144
- **Mine experience:** 1.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Polycor Inc
- **Operator:** Polycor New England Inc.
- **Mine:** [1700944](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1700944)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting mechanic on repairs to large quarry wire saw yesterday.  While removing large sheet metal guard, due to the weight and position the employee hyper-extended wrist.

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