# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020980023` · 02/09/2002 · Riverside Cement Co
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 34.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Riverside Cement Co
- **Mine:** [0400010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400010)
## Narrative

DUE TO HEAVY DUSTING, EE PLACED A PLATE OVER OPENING TO DISCHARGE OF AIRSLIDE. WHEN REMOVING PLATE, IT HAD A LOT OF CEMENT ON IT AND WAS TOO HEAVY FOR EE TO HOLD, CAUSING EE TO FALL BACK BENDI NG THUMB BACKWARDS.

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