# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013600118` · 12/17/2001 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 26.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** General Chemical; Andover Group
- **Operator:** Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners
- **Mine:** [4801497](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801497)
## Narrative

EE WAS LIFTING A TRASH IN A DUMPSTER HOPPER. WHEN HE HAD THE BAG APPROX 3 FEET OFF OF THE GROUND HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LEFT ARM.

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