# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262260013` · 07/23/2026 ·  MLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** HBM Holdings Company
- **Operator:**  MLC
- **Mine:** [2300542](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300542)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to close the maintenance gate on the silo when they felt a pop in their elbow. Employee declined medical treatment until 07/31/2026. On 08/11/2026, it was discovered that the employee had ligament tears in their elbow.

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