# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022330005` · 08/14/2002 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 29.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4000838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000838)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS HELPING REMOVE AN AIRSLIDE. HE AND THE OTHER EE HAD TO LIFT AND CARRY THE AIRSLIDE TO REPOSITION IT. WHILE CARRYING THE AIRSLIDE THE EE FELT A STRAIN OR PULL IN HIS GROIN AREA. THE EE DID NOT START MISSING TIME UNTIL AUG 19,2001.

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