# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010430094` · 02/01/2001 ·  MLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Margaret J  Heckman
- **Operator:**  MLC
- **Mine:** [2300542](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300542)
## Narrative

WHILE LIFTING A BOX OF POWDER & PUTTING IT IN THE CAGE, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. HE WAS ADVISED BY A DOCTOR TO STAY OFF WORK. THE DOCTOR STATED IT IS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

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