# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021010002` · 04/08/2002 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 7.8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A 3"" SLURRY HOSE WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LEFT CALF MUSCLE. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO DOCTOR AND TOLD TO STAY OFF LEG FOR 1 WEEK AT WHICH TIME HE WOULD BE CHECKED AGAIN . CAN NOT PERFORM LIGHT DUTY, PER DOCTOR.

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