# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053390054` · 10/20/2005 · Highland Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 137
- **Mine experience:** 3.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1502709](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502709)
## Narrative

After placing ram car battery on charge, when lifting the battery lid for ventilation purposes he felt pain to his right shoulder. Pain and discomfort continued. Sought medical attention on 11/21/05. When under doctor's care he started missing scheduled work days as of 11/23. Initial diagnosis is a possible torn rotor cuff.

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