# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021550018` · 05/27/2002 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4101192](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101192)
## Narrative

EE WAS PULLING ON DRAG ROPE TO LINE IT UP IN THE DRUM GROOVE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT FRONT CHEST & RIGHT BACK SHOULDER AREA. EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MUSCLE STRAIN & PLACED ON RESTRICTED D UTY - NO LIFTING OR PULLING.

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