# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002200077` · 06/13/2000 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900359](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900359)
## Narrative

MAINTENANCE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING BOTH PADDLE MIXERS SHAFTS AND PLANT 17. A HYDM LIFT WAS BEING USED TO LIFT ONE OF THE NEW SHAFTS INTO PLACE. WHEN THE LOAD SHIFTED A MECHANIC, WHO W AS HELPING TO GUIDE IT INTO PLACE, FELT A PULL IN HIS LEFT FOREARM.

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