# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063380020` · 11/23/2006 · Carbo Ceramics Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary A  Kolstad
- **Operator:** Carbo Ceramics Inc.
- **Mine:** [0901164](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901164)
## Narrative

Operator was attempting to open a ball valve, the ball valve was very tight and operator used his shoulder against valve handle to assist in opening.  Operator sustained a bruise to the shoulder.

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