# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002070023` · 07/13/2000 · Elementis Specialties Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 198
- **Mine experience:** 0.51 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Elementis Plc
- **Operator:** Elementis Specialties Inc
- **Mine:** [0402634](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402634)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PACKING 50 LB BAGS OF PRODUCT. THE LOT WAS SET INCORRECTLY, SHE BELIEVES SHE HURT HER SHOULDER WHILE LIFTING THE BAGS ON TO THE TOP OF THE PALLET.

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