# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053530013` · 08/16/2005 · Almatis Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 51
- **Mine experience:** 29.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Almatis Holdings 1 BV
- **Operator:** Almatis Inc
- **Mine:** [0300257](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300257)
## Narrative

General Mechanic welded cracks around the mounting bracket of the No. 3 bin vibrator in Bldg 400. To access the vibrator he pulled himself up between 2 pipes. As he did he felt a pull in his left shoulder. He was seen by the company doctor 12/7/2005 & given a restriction from overhead work, climbing and will be seen by a physical therapist.  Not reported until 12/06/2005.

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