# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002870076` · 09/22/2000 · Merritt Sand & Gravel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John E  Merritt
- **Operator:** Merritt Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [1200914](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200914)
## Narrative

EE WAS SHOVELING OUT LOADER BUCKET AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT FOREARM & SHOULDER.

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