# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032300096` · 07/08/2003 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CRIBBING
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 110
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dyckerhoff AG
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [2300134](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300134)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PLACING CRIBBING (WOODEN 6""X8"" APPROX. 36"") TO CENTER UNDER THE AXLE. THE CRIBBING HAD TO BE MOVED BACK ABOUT 3"" TO CENTER UNDER THE AXLE. HE WAS SITTING ON A SHORT WORK STOOL WITH LEGS SPREAD, ELBOWS PLACED BEHIND HIS KNEES AND PUSHED THE CRIBBING WITH HIS HANDS AND FELT A POP AND BURNING SENSATION IN HIS LEFT DISTAL BICEP. FIRST LOST DAY 8/13/03.

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