# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081480015` · 05/09/2008 · Hanson Material Service
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Hanson Material Service
- **Mine:** [1100024](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100024)
## Narrative

A Truck Driver injured his right arm while assisting coworkers with a screen change. The injured employee was positioned below his coworkers and was attempting to lift a piece of screen cloth when the injury occurred. Additional medical tests (MRI) have been conducted and on May 23, 2008 it has been determined the injured has a torn biceps which will require surgery to repair.

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