# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021140018` · 04/14/2002 · Triton Coal Company LlC
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 1.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Partners
- **Operator:** Triton Coal Company LlC
- **Mine:** [4801355](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801355)
## Narrative

WHILE ASSISTING MECHANIC, WHO WAS REMOVING HYDRAULIC HOSE WHICH RAN TO TRANSMISSION ON 3312 WATER TRUCK, THE WATER TRUCK OPERATOR FELT PAIN AS HE PULLED ON RIGHT SHOULDER ON THE TRANSMISSION HOSE.

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