# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112430015` · 08/25/2011 · Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles S  Williams; Charles W  Dalrymple
- **Operator:** Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [0202620](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202620)
## Narrative

Mechanic was installing a hoist cylinder by hand when he went to lift it he felt a sharp pain in his left bicep. Per another EE there is a suspicion on steroid use from this employee. Employee did not report this incident until 5:45pm

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