# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210120015` · 01/03/2021 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1400034](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1400034)
## Narrative

EE was pulling scraper out of belt line. EE had ribcage pressed against belt assembly. The weight of the scraper was heavier than employee anticipated. Before EE let go of the scraper EE felt a strain in EE's ribs. After medical assessment it was treated as a first aid. On 1/6/21 the pain was still present and the ee returned to the doctor. Was placed on light duty until 1/10/21.

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