# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071160030` · 04/13/2007 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 2.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
- **Mine:** [4201996](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201996)
## Narrative

Employee was installing fiberglass insulation in the spare crusher bow assebly. He injured his shoulder as he lifted himself out of the bow assembly. The height is approx. 4.5 ft As he lifted himself out, his right shoulder gave.

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