# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041970010` · 06/01/2004 · Nestle  Purina Pet Care
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MOVEABLE LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 25.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nestle S A
- **Operator:** Nestle  Purina Pet Care
- **Mine:** [2301602](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301602)
## Narrative

EE was replacing lamp at dust bin area. Started to extend a 12 foot extension ladder and felt pain in left shoulder. Waited for several days to see if got better. First aid only.Did not get better. Had an MRI. Revealed partial tendon tears. July 8th EE was prescribed P.T. and no lifting above shoulder for 30 days. Will reevaluate then.

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