# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061870021` · 06/29/2006 · Montana Resources, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** LADDERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Montana Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Montana Resources, LLC
- **Mine:** [2400338](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400338)
## Narrative

Employee had descended the ladder on shovel 820 and was attempting to slide the ladder back into place.  The employee grabbed the ladder with his right hand and attempted to push the ladder back into place.  When he exerted force against the ladder, he strained his right bicep.  The doctor placed him on restricted duty.  Employee has not missed any shifts.

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