# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220212070002` · 07/14/2021 · Cemex de Puerto Rico
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex de Puerto Rico
- **Mine:** [5400001](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400001)
## Narrative

Miner was allegedly filling a bucket and then emptying it on a locked out conveyor belt. After approx. 18 times their wrist bent backwards when raising the bucket. Miner had pain and limited range of motion. Miner was taken to ER where X rays were performed and found no fractures. Miner was discharged and given pain medication. 

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