# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131490001` · 05/20/2013 · Westmoreland Beulah Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 72
- **Mine experience:** 1.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Beulah Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [3200043](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200043)
## Narrative

EE was changing a filter on a rubber tire dozer in the grease shop.  EE was extending his arm to loosen the filter.  EE felt a pop in his right arm near the elbow.  Medical examination was diagnosed as a tear in EE's bicep.

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