# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210780022` · 03/08/2021 · Marfork Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 58
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4609212](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609212)
## Narrative

While changing batteries, miner was pulling on battery plug when elbow ""popped"".  Miner began feeling pain and was transported to hospital.  Diagnosed with a torn tendon.

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