# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002270093` · 08/01/2000 · Lafarge Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corp
- **Mine:** [1300125](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300125)
## Narrative

WHILE USING THE HI-VAC HOSE TO VACUUM UP THE SPILLED CEMENT, THE 8"" STOPPED WORKING. EE STARTED TO PICK UP THE BROKEN HOSE, WHEN HIS RIGHT HAND WAS SUCKED INTO THE HOSE. WHILE TRYING TO GET HI S ARM OUT OF THE HOSE, MACHINE WAS TURNED OFF. EE LOOKED AT HIS ARM AND BECAME DIZZY. HE FELL BACKWARDS HITTING HIS HEAD ON 1104 SCREW. EE BLACKED OUT FOR 1-2 SECONDS.

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