# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140420019` · 01/10/2014 · Luminant Mining Company LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 122
- **Mine experience:** 33.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Energy Future Holdings Corporation
- **Operator:** Luminant Mining Company LLC 
- **Mine:** [4102632](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102632)
## Narrative

The mechanic ruptured or detached the proximal tendon of his right bicep muscle while performing a bucket changeout on a Marion 8750 Dragline.  The mechanic did not report the injury for four days.  On February 10th, an orthopedic surgeon issued restrictions which made this a recordable injury.  Physical therapy has also been approved and will be scheduled.

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