# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040550019` · 02/18/2004 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING TOO MUCH WEIGHT AND FELT A POPPING SENSATION IN HIS RIGHT ARM. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE CLINIC AND DIAGNOSED WITH A STRAIN. HE WILL BE ON RESTRICTED DUTY FOR A WEEK OR TWO.

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