# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172430002` · 08/28/2017 · Western Clay Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 7.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fred D  Mortensen
- **Operator:** Western Clay Company
- **Mine:** [4200073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200073)
## Narrative

removing chain from elevator had 4x4 stock across the elevator when it slipped and hit in the elbow. 

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