# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170480006` · 02/07/2017 · Almatis Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Tipple/Top lander/Skip dumper operator, Binman, Topman
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** STORAGE TANKS AND BINS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 273
- **Mine experience:** 2.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OYAK Group
- **Operator:** Almatis Inc
- **Mine:** [0300257](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0300257)
## Narrative

Operator was climbing a ladder on the 55 Building Charge Floor Hopper when employee felt a pop in the wrist. Employee stated it did not hurt so they did not report the incident to anyone.  Upon going home and waking up the next day there was swelling and pain radiating down the wrist and thumb.

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