# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220173540006` · 12/14/2017 · Simplot Phosphates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 11.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** Simplot Phosphates LLC
- **Mine:** [4200998](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200998)
## Narrative

Employee needed to reposition the bit basket in the drill deck. Employee bent over and grabbed the bit basket with the left hand and pulled up on the bit basket. Employee felt a pop and an ""electrical shock"" sensation go up the left forearm. Injury to tendon in left forearm. 

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