# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010050023` · 12/15/2000 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 9.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2400014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400014)
## Narrative

ON DEC 15, 2000 EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HIS RIGHT SHOULDER HAD BEEN BOTHERING HIM ON AND OFF SINCE SUMMER. THIS WAS THE FIRST REPORT OF ANY PROBLEM. HE ALSO STATED IT SEEMED TO BOTHER HIM MORE AFTER STACKING CEMENT SACKS. THE EMPLOYEE VISITED A DOCTOR ON DECEMBER 27, 2000 AND WAS GIVEN EXERCISES TO DO TO RELIEVE HIS SHOULDER DISCOMFORT.

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