# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220073020046` · 10/19/2007 · Lafarge North America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [3600271](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600271)
## Narrative

EE attempting to clean build up from the K2 preheater tower using the cardox system.  EE filled and stored the shot tube in the hand truck that is supplied to hold and transport the tubes.  EE was lifting a power shot tube from the cart to fire the tube when EE felt pain in his right uper arm.

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