# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033140002` · 01/11/2003 · Bridger Coal Company
## 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:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 8.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
- **Operator:** Bridger Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4800677](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800677)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A HYDRAULIC FITTING WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. AFTERCONSIDERABLE MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, THE EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN R.A-C JOINT INJURY. HE UNDERWE NT SURGIGAL REPAIR ON 10/7/03 AND REMAINS OFF WORK.

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