# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220223560013` · 10/31/2022 · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nutrien LTD
- **Operator:** White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
- **Mine:** [0800798](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800798)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing on equipment & experienced a pulling sensation in left upper arm. EE reported to clinic, follow up visits with on-site Dr, EE continued to work with no restrictions. MRI on 12/15 confirmed distal bicep tear. Surgery scheduled for 1/4/23. LDW 12/21/22

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