# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262300018` · 08/07/2026 · Southwest Critical Materials LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kinterra Capitol Corporation
- **Operator:** Southwest Critical Materials LLC
- **Mine:** [2602711](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602711)
## Narrative

During innertube retrieval, side loading occurred while the helper attempted to free the stuffing box by pushing/pulling on it. When released, the stuffing box deflected slightly outside the perceived red zone and the 90° pump-down hose contacted the helper's right ankle, causing a fall and ankle sprain.

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