# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020790035` · 11/15/2001 · Graymont (PA) Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 90
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont (PA) Inc.
- **Mine:** [3606468](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3606468)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING OFF A LADDER, CUTTING DOWN A 5 X 3 BOXED ANGLE. ONE END WAS ALREADY BROKEN. WHEN HE CUT THE OTHER IT ALMOST FELL ON HIM. HE HURT HIS SHOULDER WHEN HE BLOCKED HIMSELF BY PUSHING THE ANGLE AWAY. SAW DOCTOR ON 1/25/02.

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