# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220241930008` · 06/27/2024 · Sunrise Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hallador Energy Company
- **Operator:** Sunrise Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202394](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202394)
## Narrative

A pallet was hanging over the side of a dumpster. Employee tried to push the pallet into the dumpster and strained the right bicep. An MRI was done on 7-2-24 and it showed a tear to the bicep. Employee was placed on restrictions and surgery was scheduled.

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