# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031780027` · 06/08/2003 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 63
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4605295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605295)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS REPAIRING AND PLACING A PIECE OF METAL OVER AN OPENING IN A CHUTE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. HE WORKS THE WEEK-END SCHEDULE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY. HIS FIRST SHIFT MISSED WAS JUNE 16, 2003. MEDICAL RECEIVED JUNE 20TH INDICATES A BROKEN TENDON THAT WILL REQUIRE SURGERY. NOTE: BECAME REPORTABLE ON JUNE 16, 2003.

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