# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182140004` · 07/26/2018 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **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:** 33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [3101518](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3101518)
## Narrative

The worker was in the process of re positioning a 3 inch pump discharge line on PU-53. The line weighed 10lb or less. During the lifting process EE placed both hands under the pipe and locked EE's fingers in place and EE felt a sharp pain in EE's right bicep. The worker thought it was a cramp but was transported to the emergency room and was diagnosed a torn bicep.

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