# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002780029` · 09/20/2000 · 17 West Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.82 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** 17 West Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [1507295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1507295)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING DOZER WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS SHOULDER. HE CONTINUED WORKING AND PAIN INCREASED TO THE POINT WHERE HE WENT TO DOCTOR. DIAGNOSED AS STRAIN AND MUSCLE SPASMS.

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