# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232640026` · 06/15/2023 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Master electrician
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 59
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401879](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401879)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to lift a wire spool onto the jack stand without help. When EE lifted the spool, EE saw their right bicep move up the arm. EE felt discomfort but no pain. EE stopped and reported to on-site supervisor. EE was transported to the hospital and seen by a doctor and diagnosed with a ruptured bicep.

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