# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220200370018` · 01/29/2020 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 62
- **Mine experience:** 8.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401879)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to hang a number of cable bolts on an ""S"" hook on the rib.  The ""S"" hook fell off the rib and employee picked the hook with all the cable bolts still on it and attempted to re-hang it on the rib.  In doing so employee felt a ""pop"" in their hand followed by a burning sensation.  Employee was seen by medic and referred to ER for care.  

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