# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220193050011` · 06/13/2019 · Blue Creek Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Blue Creek Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609296](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609296)
## Narrative

Employee stated they were in the process of assisting the crew to prepare for a belt move on the Unit 1 Section. In the process of the employee lifting up a piece of top structure EE felt a pain in arm. EE was lifting 48"" belt structure when this occurred. NOTE: This incident didn't become reportable until 10/30/2019. This is due to EE going off for surgery. 

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