# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220230530019` · 02/15/2023 · CIMBAR Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John H  Waters
- **Operator:** CIMBAR Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4103461](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103461)
## Narrative

MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE WORKING TO ROTATE ROTARY VALVE. EMPLOYEE FAILED TO SECURE VALVE BEFORE REMOVING SECURING BOLTS. VALVE SLIPPED OUT OF PLACE AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT ARM. EMPLOYEE TAKEN TO CLINIC FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.  DR DIAGNOSES: STRAIN TO LEFT BICEPS (S46.212A)   

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