# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220200410029` · 01/26/2020 · McEwen Mining Nevada, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rob  McEwen
- **Operator:** McEwen Mining Nevada, Inc
- **Mine:** [2602818](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602818)
## Narrative

IE strained/sprained right forearm, possibly up towards/into EE's right shoulder area. This happened as while lifting a 5 gal. bucket with tools (est. 25 lbs.) out of the toolbox storage unit. IE and co-worker drove down and immediately reported the incident and cold pack was introduced to this strained area of the arm.

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