# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063100008` · 10/27/2006 · Queenstake Resources U.S.A., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 50
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Queenstake Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Queenstake Resources U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602397](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602397)
## Narrative

Was walking and using a pry bar as a walking stick in his right hand and carrying tools in his left hand. The bar stuck in some wire. He jerked on it and pulled his shoulder injuring it.

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