# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023250037` · 11/10/2002 · Lafarge North America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 34.26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [3300069](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300069)
## Narrative

DUMPING CLEANED UP MATERIAL FROM 55 GAL DRUMS INTO DUMPSTER. MINER WAS STEADYING BARREL WITH LEFT HAND WHEN HE HEARD A POP IN HIS SHOULDER. THE FOLLOWING DAY, SHOULDER WAS PAINFUL SO TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT. WAS GIVEN SLING TO WEAR UP TO 48 HOURS, THEN INCRREASE IN RANGE OF MOTION IS ADVISED. NO OPERATION OF MOVING EQUIPMENT OR OVERHEAD LIFTING FOR 7 DAYS.

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