# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220241350010` · 05/03/2024 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
- **Mine:** [4201392](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4201392)
## Narrative

Employee felt discomfort and difficulty breathing due to chest pain while making bolts. Medical assistance was alerted. It was not believed to be work related. Employee was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Further information revealed that pain was first noticed while lifting (total weight:30lbs). Later described feeling a 'pop' and discomfort when handling the bolts. 

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