# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040930038` · 03/24/2004 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Chute, Pull or free
- **Injury source:** CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 29.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [3600165](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3600165)
## Narrative

EE WAS THROWING A DIVERTER PADDLE ON THE STONE CHUTE FROM SILO 1&2 TO SILO 8. TO DO THIS, THE EE HAD TO PULL THE PADDLE ARM TOWARDS HIMSELF. THE PADDLE WAS HARD TO THROW BECAUSE OF WEAR AND BUILDUP. THE PADDLE ARM IS SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN SHOULDER HEIGHT. IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING ON THE PADDLE ARM, HE STRAINED THE MUSCLES ON BOTH SIDES OF HIS NECK. THERAPY 3/29/04.

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