# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082880102` · 09/22/2008 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [3600185](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600185)
## Narrative

Clearing kiln feed, fish scales located at the feed enf of kiln 2.Cable wire is wrapped around the kiln to an attached pulley system with a weight to keep the fish scales firmly tight against the kiln shell.EE lifted cable wire with weight to allow the fish scales to open to allow material to clear out when he lost his grip. tried to catch wire and felt discomfort in back.

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