# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020780064` · 02/26/2002 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [1300095](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300095)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE PREHEATER TOWER USING THE HIGH PRESSURE WATERBLASTER TO REMOVE BUILDUP IN THE KILN EXIT. EMPLOYEE SAID HE FELT A PAIN IN HI LEFT SHOULDER. PAIN DID NOT GO AWAY AND EMPLOYEE REQUESTED DOCTOR EXAM. DR DETERMINED ITWAS A STRAIN AND PLACED HIM UNDER WORK RESTRICTIONS.

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