# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220233040015` · 10/10/2023 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Hoistman, Hoist operator
- **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:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
- **Operator:** Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608759)
## Narrative

During the reattachment of a fork on a CAT 930M Loader, employee lifted up on front of fork to help lock into position and experienced a left bicep tear. Employee sought medical attention, initially received a full release to work, but later required surgery on 10/27/2023 and has been taken off work. Employee missed first shift on 10/27/2023. This is a Lost Workdays Incident.

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