# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080070030` · 12/26/2007 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [4000840](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000840)
## Narrative

Employee was trying to open a valve on the cement silos. The valve was stuck and the employee was pulling on it.

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