# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071010002` · 03/10/2007 · Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.
- **Mine:** [0800006](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800006)
## Narrative

A plant maintenance employee was replacing a screen bearing with the assistance of a co-worker.  The two employees were moving the bearing housing when the co-worker lost his hold leaving the injured employee supporting the bulk of the weight causing a strained left shoulder.  Employee reported incident to supervisor but did not seek medical attention at the time.

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