# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262730013` · 09/23/2026 · Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FIXED LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.
- **Mine:** [0404075](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0404075)
## Narrative

employee was descending from ladder after seeding bioreactor, and as they reached the bottom of the ladder. left hand was left extended on rung. employee continued descending which overexerted their left arm pulling back muscle.

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