# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021680148` · 01/17/2002 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 78
- **Mine experience:** 12.36 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [4100060](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100060)
## Narrative

EE USED CONDUIT TO PULL HIMSELF UP TO THE TOP OFSCREW CONVEYOR RATHER THAN USING A LADDER. AT THE TIME, IT WAS BELIEVED TO BE A STRAINED SHOULDER. HE HAD SURGERY ON 6-3-02. HE HAD CALCIFIC TEN DITITIS AND A TENDON TEAR. HIS SHOULDER IS TO REMAIN IN A SLING FOR 6 WEEKS. THE DR. ANTICIPATESTHAT IT WILL BE SIX MONTHS BEFORE HE CAN DO UNRESTRICTED HEAVY ACTIVITIES.

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