# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220160600012` · 02/17/2016 · Imerys Talc Incorporated
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MOTORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 106
- **Mine experience:** 36 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2400162](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400162)
## Narrative

Employee strained right biceps muscle lifting a 10 HP Motor on 2/17/16.  The employee sought medical attention and received an MRI on 2/22/16 at which time EE was diagnosed with a muscle tear.  On 2/29 the employee was seen by an orthopedist who determined that surgery was not required.  The employee is restricted from climbing and issued 6 weeks of physical therapy

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