# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021400081` · 05/13/2002 · Wedron Silica LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 1.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fairmount Santrol
- **Operator:** Wedron Silica LLC
- **Mine:** [1101578](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1101578)
## Narrative

THE INJURED WAS LOADING RAILCARS. HE WAS LIFTING ALID (TRYING TO CLOSE IT) & PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS RIGHT LEG. THE INDIVIDUAL KNEELS DOWN ON ONE KNEE & LIFTS THE LID. THE INDIVIDUAL HAS A TOR N HAMSTRING & WILL BE ON RESTRICTE DUTY. THIS IS NOT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

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