# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012910011` · 10/09/2001 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MOVEABLE LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 29.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EE WAS RIGGING SCAFFOLDING AT B-19 CLINKER RECLAIM HOPPER. HE WAS STANDING ON A BOARD WHEN HE WENT TO STEP INTO A ROPE LADDER. THE LADDER SWUNG FORWARD WHILE RIGHT FOOT REMAINED ON BOARD, CAUS ING STRAIN OF LOWER LEFT ABDOMINAL WALL. PHYSICIAN PLACED HIM ON LIGHT DUTY ON 10-9-01.

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