# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061300028` · 04/04/2006 · Dana Mining Company of PA Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James L  Laurita Jr; Thomas A  Laurita
- **Operator:** Dana Mining Company of PA Inc
- **Mine:** [3609326](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609326)
## Narrative

Installing 6"" yellow mine water line. Put 2"" shut off valve on end. Filled line with mine water. Opening 2"" water shut off valve to purge line of rocks and debris. First coupler outby failed and jetted 6"" line inby. EE's hand was on valve causing hard jerk on shoulder.

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