# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110840027` · 02/15/2011 · Keystone Cement Company 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 25.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Portland Valderrivas S A
- **Operator:** Keystone Cement Company 
- **Mine:** [3600125](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600125)
## Narrative

Employee pulled water lance from port in tower, felt pain in right arm. Diagnosis was slight tear to bicep muscle, employee continued to fully perform his job duties until March 17 surgery, when this accident became reportable.

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