# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220201550005` · 05/21/2020 · Ash Grove Cement Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** 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:** 11.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Co
- **Mine:** [3502970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3502970)
## Narrative

Employee was sliding a heavy part (shaft pinion drive) from a ground position and suffered a right bicep injury. Employee was treated with first aid and sought medical treatment on 5/26, at which time was diagnosed with a probable bicep tear and put on restricted duty pending further diagnostics.  

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