# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010460043` · 02/12/2001 · Buzzi Unicem USA 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 28.34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA 
- **Mine:** [3600006](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600006)
## Narrative

LIFTING UPPER DISTRIBUTION PLATE SECTION (APPROX 80 LBS). PLATE SLIPPED OUT OF EE'S HAND. HE ATTEMPTED TO REGRAB IT AND FELT PAIN IN HIS 3RD AND 4TH FINGERS. **EMPLOYEE USED CHAIN BLOCKS TO LI FT THE SECTION OUT.**

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