# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033490042` · 11/19/2003 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON 9A APRON FEEDER ADDING A LARGE PATCH TO THE NORTH WALL. THE STEEL PATCH WAS HUNG BY A COME ALONG TO LIFT IT IN POSITION, WHEN THE PATCH WAS HOISTED UP IT HAD TO BE PUSHED INT O PLACE. AS EE WAS PUSHING THE PLATE, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RT SHOULDER. HE WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN AND PHYISICAL THERAPY STARTED ON 12-2-03.

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