# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001590014` · 05/24/2000 ·  MLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 50
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Margaret J  Heckman
- **Operator:**  MLC
- **Mine:** [2300542](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300542)
## Narrative

EE STATED HE WAS TIGHTENING THE HAND WHEEL OF A WINCH ON A BARGE WITH HIS FOOT. THE TENSION OF THE CABLE CAUSED THE WHEEL TO SPIN BACKWARD HYPEREXTENDING HIS ANKLE. HE WAS ADVISED BY DR TO STA Y OFF WORK

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