# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022130035` · 07/19/2002 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ARM, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 21.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [4000840](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000840)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING THE SCREEN ON THE VIC. AS HE HANDLED THE SCREEN OFF TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE INSIDE THE UNIT, THE INJURED EMPLOYEE FELT HIS ARM SNAP AND POP. THERE WAS A LOT OF BUILDUP IN THE AREA MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A FIRMBALANCE. ALSO, A LADDER WAS PLACED AGAINST THE SCREEN HOUSING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN MOVED OUT OF THE WAY.

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