# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072390090` · 08/14/2007 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 60
- **Mine experience:** 37.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

Employee suffered a strain to his right shoulder while emptying trash from the General Mechanic Shop in the chemicals area of the plant. The trash bag weighed about 30 lbs. As he lifted the bag to his shoulder with the right hand, he felt a ""snap"" in his bicep. He dropped the bag. He was seen at Alcoa's medical facility then taken to the ER where he was issued restrictions.

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