# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182350016` · 08/17/2018 · Wilson Creek Energy LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 0.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd
- **Operator:** Wilson Creek Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [3609893](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609893)
## Narrative

Lifting low belt structure stand and swinging it with both arms to place it underneath the conveyor belt, the stand hit a ledge or mud and suddenly stopped movement. This caused a severe ""pop"" sound from employee's right inside elbow and lower bicep area.

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