# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033630082` · 12/17/2003 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rohm & Haas Company
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
- **Mine:** [4101776](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101776)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A DUST COLLECTOR BAG THAT HAD FALLEN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE COLLECTOR IN THE VACUUM SCREEN ROOM. WHILE PULLING ON THE STRAPPING, EMPLOYEE STATES HE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

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