# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093550028` · 10/08/2009 · UNACEM North America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 185
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** UNACEM Corp S A A
- **Operator:** UNACEM North America
- **Mine:** [0203243](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203243)
## Narrative

EE was lowering a beam from the blend silo shoring system when the rigging he was using slipped. EE grabbed the beam with his right hand causing his right bicep to over-extend.

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