# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023220033` · 09/19/2002 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
## 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:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 23.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [1200063](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200063)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING A CO-WORKER LIFT A SECTION OF STEEL PLATE FROM GROUND LEVEL TO A WORK BENCH. AT ABOUT 9:00 P.M. OF 9/19/02 HE EXPERIENCED PAIN & SWELLING OF THE RIGHT TESTICLE. THIS INJURY WAS INVESTIGATED & DETERMINED TO BE WORK-RELATED ON 10/31/02.

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