# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010160035` · 01/08/2001 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael  Nast
- **Operator:** Graymont Western Lime Inc.
- **Mine:** [4700588](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700588)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING ASH CHUNKS FROM THE KILN COOLER GRATES. HE EXTENDED THE RAKE WITH HIS RIGHT ARM AND HIT HIS ELBOW ON THE SAFETY RAIL WHEN THE RAKE SLIPPED. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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