# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052790032` · 09/28/2005 · Noranda Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Noranda Aluminum Company
- **Operator:** Noranda Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600352](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600352)
## Narrative

Employee was moving plate from the breaker area and felt his upper arm starting to burn.  He reported to supervisor & was sent to medical to have it checked out.  Diagnosed with possible muscle tear;  placed on restrictive duty.

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