# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071220013` · 03/21/2007 · Tilcon New York, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 112
- **Mine experience:** 2.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon New York, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2800024](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800024)
## Narrative

Installing chute liner with helper, the helper dropped the liner causing employee to strain his shoulder. Employee treated for shoulder sprain and did not miss any time from work.  An MRI showed a tendon tear in shoulder and surgery was scheduled for 5/1/07.

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