# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000590118` · 02/18/2000 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
- **Mine:** [2600827](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600827)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING MOVE A TOOL LOCKER WHEN IT SLIPPED FROM HIS GRASP. THE EE CAUGHT THE LOCKER CAUSING A MINOR STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. EVALUATION BY A DR. DETERMINED THE EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A STRAIN AND HE WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY. .

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