# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080800023` · 03/10/2008 · TXI Operations LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI Operations LP
- **Mine:** [1601364](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1601364)
## Narrative

Employee was working with dredge 16"" discharge pipeline.  He was on the work barge helping to push the pipe from the barge.  He lost his balance and fell into the water.  He didn't feel the effects of the injury until the next morning.  He was taken to doctor and diagnosed with a right shoulder strain.

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