# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152260031` · 08/06/2015 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing 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:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 12.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [2800605](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800605)
## Narrative

Employee  was attempting to remove a loose pipe from sump 16. As he was pulling on the pipe, he did not realize that the pipe was still attached to the sump. He injured and pulled the muscles in his left arm. He was taken to the company doctor for evaluation and placed on modified duty with a 10 pound lifting restriction.

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