# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041050039` · 04/01/2004 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alleghany Corp
- **Operator:** Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4500939](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4500939)
## Narrative

EE HAD PUT A SUPER SACK BAG ON MACHINE & STARTED TO FILL BAG WITH SLOWLY FALLING PRODUCT. HE TURNED AROUND TO PICK A A CARD TO INSERT IN SIDE OF BAG. WHEN HE TURNED BACK AROUND THE PRODUCT WAS FALLING RAPIDLY IN BAG. EE GRABBED BAG TO CENTER ON PALLET BUT BAG WAS TOO HEAVY TO MOVE, STRAINING HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

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