# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031780021` · 01/15/2003 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 32.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4000838](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4000838)
## Narrative

EE WAS RE-HOOKING A BASKET ON A CEMENT LOADING SPOUT. THE EE STATED THAT WHILE DOING SO HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LEFT CHEST AREA. EE REPORTED INCIDENT BUT DID NOT WANT TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENT ION UNTIL 1ST DOCTORS VISIT-1/15/03. DR'S PROGNOSIS NO MODIFIED DUTY. 2ND DOCTORS VISIT-6/2/03 - MODIFIED DUTY BEGAN 6/03/03.

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