# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002020027` · 06/18/2000 · Essroc Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [1200066](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1200066)
## Narrative

EE WAS PULLING ON THE CONVEYOR BELT IN AN ATTEMPT TO FLIP IT OVER. IN THIS ATTEMPT HE FELT/HEARD A POP. AS THE DAY WORE ON HIS ARM STARTED TO BOTHER HIM ANBD HE WENT TO ER TO BE CHECKED OUT.

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