# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150220013` · 01/15/2015 · GCC Rio Grande, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 0.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GCC SAB de CV
- **Operator:** GCC Rio Grande, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2900013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900013)
## Narrative

Employee  attempted to lift a 3'X3""it up over his head and felt a pop in his right bicep. He lowered the sheet to the floor and felt a sharp pain in his  arm and it cramped.  He was taken to emergency room with no diagnosis and told to make an appointment with another doctor.  He was told on the 20th he would need surgery.

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