# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101260021` · 04/20/2010 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 20.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone
- **Mine:** [4002113](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4002113)
## Narrative

Employee was rewiring a water pump on a floating pontoon.  When we tried to ""whip"" the slack out of the cable (large diameter), he felt a pull in his left elbow.  Employee was referred to an orthopedic and discovered a tendon tear at the bicep.  Surgery is being schedule and will cause lost time.

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