# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021430003` · 12/12/2001 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 85
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

WAS HELPING TO SET AN EQUIPMENT DOOR. AS HE WAS MOVING DOOR WITH HELP, THE DOOR SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HELPER'S HANDS AND HE RECEIVED THE FULL WEIGHT INJURING HIS SHOULDER. HE CONTINUED TO WORK HI S REGULAR JOB UNTIL MAY 15, 2002 WHEN HE WENT OFF FOR SURGERY.

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