# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033140081` · 11/06/2003 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [1500062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1500062)
## Narrative

TWO EMPLOYEES (THE INJURED EMPLOYEE AND ANOTHER) WERE ATTEMPTING TO MOUNT A HAMMER ON THE HAMMER ASSEMBLY. WHILE THE EMPLOYEES WERE LIFTING A PLATE THE INJURED EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT S HOULDER.

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