# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210140006` · 01/12/2021 · GS II/Bird/CertainTeed
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Bagging, Package operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Saint-Gobain
- **Operator:** GS II/Bird/CertainTeed
- **Mine:** [2301372](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2301372)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to install a bulk bag in the bag loading machine. The employee hooked the rear two straps and pulled the bag towards themselves to make it easier to hook the front straps. The rear mechanism disengaged, releasing the bag, causing the employee to fall backwards.  The employee tried to catch themselves with right hand and sprained a wrist.

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