# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220181980003` · 07/09/2018 · IN Limestone Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Stone finishing and sizing personnel, Stone/Rock cut/Polish/Saw operator, Splitter, Cutter, Trimmer
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wynnchurch Capital
- **Operator:** IN Limestone Co
- **Mine:** [1200094](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200094)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a 4"" thick power cable for a quarry saw with another employee over the saw in set-up operations.  At the top height of the lift the cable was on EE's fingertips and the weight of the cable bent employees right hand back.  Sent to clinic for evaluation, diagnosed with strained right wrist, given lifting restriction.

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