# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220212910011` · 09/20/2021 · Amrize Cement 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:** FORKLIFTS,STACKERS,TRCTR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 16.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc
- **Mine:** [4200013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200013)
## Narrative

Mechanic was sliding the forks on a forklift when mechanic felt a pop in elbow. Mechanic was treated for a strain by healthcare. Later, when minor pain was still persisting, mechanic went for an MRI. It was found that mechanic had a tear in left distal bicep. Mechanic went in for surgery repair 10/11/2021.

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