# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072540010` · 01/24/2007 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 33.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vicat S A
- **Operator:** National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
- **Mine:** [0100027](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100027)
## Narrative

EE was lifting a pallet (approx 40 lb.) from roller bed. Due to past back problems, EE may have overcompensated during lift and strained his shoulder. EE did not lose any work days after accident. EE has experienced discomfort in shoulder and has opted to have surgery on shoulder. Lost workdays have begun on first lost day due to that surgery.

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