# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061500035` · 05/15/2006 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0800115](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800115)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to remove bearing from bag packing unit to replace it.The bearing is located such that to remove it requires reaching into the structure approximately two feet and removing the bearing horizontally. He had removed the set screws and attempted to loosen the bearing by  pulling to the side with his right arm. As he  pulled on it, felt sharp pain in R shoulder.

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