# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220181590013` · 05/30/2018 · Simplot Phosphates 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:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 73
- **Mine experience:** 18.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** Simplot Phosphates LLC
- **Mine:** [4200998](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200998)
## Narrative

Employee was removing an 8' section of 8' poly pipe from an elevated position on the reject stacker at the SAG mill. The section of pipe dropped a short distance while EE was trying to support it with the arm overextending EE's right arm tearing/detaching the bicep tendon. Results of 6/7/18 MRI revealed the surgery would be necessary.

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