# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220230970014` · 03/31/2022 · Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 105
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100003)
## Narrative

After changing out conveyor return rollers the injured when to dispose of the rollers. While putting the rollers in the dumpster the injured stated that they felt a strain in right arm. The injured did not report the possible injury to management. Around two weeks later, the injured reported the injury to their Manager. Injured had surgery on 4/3/2023.   

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