# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040090007` · 12/31/2003 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** 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:** 15.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4000838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000838)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING PLATING DOWN ON A WALKWAY. HE WAS HAVING TO REPOSITION THE PLATING BY SHOVING IT. WHILE REPOSITIONING IT HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN MIDDLE OF HIS CHEST.

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