# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051220020` · 04/23/2005 · CEMEX INC.
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX INC.
- **Mine:** [1504469](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1504469)
## Narrative

Employee was untangling welding lead and pulling up to an upper floor. The leads wrapped around his hand and the weight of the lead pulled downward when they became untangled, injuring the employee's hand.

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