# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092780002` · 09/17/2009 · Reynolds Sand & Gravel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary R  Reynolds; Robert B  Reynolds
- **Operator:** Reynolds Sand & Gravel
- **Mine:** [4202381](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202381)
## Narrative

EE was installing an alternator with his arm fully extended, when he heard a tear, lost strength and felt intense pain.  Afterward he was able to use his arm but his condition worsened.  He received first aid attention from a doctor.  He returned to the doctor when his condition worsened and informed us on 9/25/09 he would need surgery, time off and restricted duty.

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