# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190520013` · 01/30/2019 · EP Minerals, LLC
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GENERATORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 1.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** EP Management Corporation
- **Operator:** EP Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [2601950](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601950)
## Narrative

Employee lowering landing gear on portable welder trailer. Trailer hooked up to forklift. Putting stabilizer leg of trailer in place, aprox 15 lbs. Pulled pin with dominant left hand, held leg with right hand. Leg slipped out of hand, reached for it awkwardly, hyperextended elbow. Received first aid. Injury reportable on 2-11-19 when employee received work restrictions.

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