# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140710023` · 03/06/2014 · United States Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [4100847](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100847)
## Narrative

A mill mechanic was attempting to transfer a 220lb plate from saw horses to a service cart for transport.  As the mechanic was sliding plate on to back of cart the saw horse toppled over transfering substantial weight to the employee's grip.  The weight of the steel plate caused a strain of the left bicep.    He was released to return to work with no restrictions.

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