# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022030087` · 07/08/2002 · Graymont Western US Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont Western US Inc
- **Mine:** [4503290](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503290)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE GRABBED A 35 LB. BAG OF LIME THAT FELL OFF A CONVEYOR AND PULLED HIS LEFT SHOULDER. HE HAD PREVIOUSLY HURT HIS SHOULDER TWICE IN THE SAME LOCATION BEFORE WORKING HERE. HE'S UNDERGOING PHYSICAL THERAPY. HE MAY NEED SURGERY ON ROTATOR CUFF.

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