# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220222380007` · 03/03/2022 · South32 Hermosa Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Steel worker, Iron metal worker, Iron worker
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** South32
- **Operator:** South32 Hermosa Inc.
- **Mine:** [0203398](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0203398)
## Narrative

Employee was pulling a crane mat from under outrigger when EE felt a pain in EE's right bicep. Diagnosed with right bicep tear. No medical care or restrictions required until surgery on 08/25/2022. 

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