# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220180710017` · 03/08/2018 · Superior Silica Sands LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Insight Equity
- **Operator:** Superior Silica Sands LLC
- **Mine:** [4101126](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101126)
## Narrative

Two employees were digging out sand beneath a conveyor that carries fine sand from the Hydrosizer to the sand pile.  The employees were attempting to locate a power line to repair a short.  One operator struck a metal support with shovel head when ee attempted to dig into the dirt.  The impact caused a sprain/strain in left wrist.   

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