# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190020003` · 12/21/2018 · CalPortland Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 125
- **Mine experience:** 2.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** CalPortland Company
- **Mine:** [3500525](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3500525)
## Narrative

Miner was positioning a 55-gallon drum of Hydraulic Oil when EE's hand slipped  off and EE caught it on the lip of the drum, causing EE's left thumb to bend back and resulting in a sprain.

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