# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242570012` · 08/12/2024 · Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **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:** 124
- **Mine experience:** 1.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Halliburton Company
- **Operator:** Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC
- **Mine:** [4800889](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800889)
## Narrative

Unloading 5th wheel plate from the back of pickup bed, pushed the plate & experienced pain in (r) forearm. 1st aid implemented, closed 8/15/24. Reopened (8/16) case & seen at medical facility. Referred to Orthopedic spc. 8/19 Ortho requested MRI for 8/29 & review on 9/03. 9/03 deemed EE needed surgery for rupture of the right distal bicep tendon, scheduled surgery next day 9/04/24.

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