# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032580067` · 08/28/2003 · Cemex de Puerto Rico
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 14.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex de Puerto Rico
- **Mine:** [5400240](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400240)
## Narrative

EE WAS PERFORMING CLEANING DUTIES WITH A SHOVEL AT THE PLOW FEEDER AREA NEAR CONVEYER BF3. FEW HOURS LATER HE BEGAN TO FEEL PAIN ON HIS RIGHT HIP. THE EE REPORTED THE ACCIDENT ON 9-3-03.

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