# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022200044` · 07/16/2002 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 56
- **Mine experience:** 2.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U.S. Silica Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4602805](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4602805)
## Narrative

EE WAS TIGHTENING OIL FILTER ON TM400 TRACKMOBILE. AFTER HE GOT THE FILTER SNUG HE CLEANED HIS HANDS TO GET A GRIP TO APPLY FINAL TORQUE BY HAND. HE FELT A TEAR & HEARD A POP IN LEFT SHOULDER.

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