# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220220340012` · 01/24/2022 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 31.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [2400015](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2400015)
## Narrative

Employee was removing a bucket in the raw elevator, when the bucket was knocked loose the bucket fell as the employee went to catch the bucket it caused right forearm and hand to twist outward feeling pain in right bicep.  The employee went to the doctor on 1-28-22 where it was determined that employee had a torn bicep tendon.

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