Employee was lifting castings out of the kiln on 11/10/2006 when he felt a strain in his Rt. shoulder. Employee was examined and continued to work at his regular job with Lt. duty restrictions on his Rt. arm. Employee was scheduled for Ortho surgery on 12/18/2006 for torn ligaments in his Rt. shoulder. Employee has lost work days as of 12/18/2006 and has not returned to work.