# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021330049` · 01/26/2002 · Hanson Aggregates East Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** CONVEYORS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates East Inc
- **Mine:** [0900033](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0900033)
## Narrative

HE WAS HELPING MOVE A GEAR BOX, WHEN THE SHAFT HE WAS HOLDING BROKE, SNATCHING & SPRAINING HIS RIGHT HAND. AFTER REST DID NOT HELP THE HAND TO HEAL, SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON 4/18/02 TO REATTAC H A LOOSE LIGAMENT IN THE HAND.

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