# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040120047` · 01/02/2004 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 275
- **Mine experience:** 10.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202010)
## Narrative

EE WAS SHOVELING AND USING A DRAG TO PULL MATERIAL FROM UNDER THE BELT LINE. HE EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER, ARM AND CHEST WHILE DOING THIS. HE KEPT SHOVELING, THINKING THAT IT WOULD WORK ITSELF OUT BU IT DID NOT. HE WAS PULLING ON THE DRAG FROM THE SIDE WHEN THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED.

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