# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220220460014` · 12/23/2021 · Wilson Creek Energy LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 60
- **Mine experience:** 3.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd
- **Operator:** Wilson Creek Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [3609893](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609893)
## Narrative

Employee was helping with a belt advancement. As they were throwing a bottom stand under the belt, they felt a ""pop"" in left bicep. Employee was diagnosed with a partially torn bicep and continued to work regular duties until surgery date on 2/9/2022.

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