# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023400016` · 07/05/2002 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608135](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608135)
## Narrative

WHILE EE WAS INSTALLING COAL CHAIN ON MINER HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER. EE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK UNTIL DECEMBER 3, 2002 AT WHICH TIME HE HAD SURGERY PERFORMED.

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