# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081160032` · 04/04/2008 · Trapper Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 78
- **Mine experience:** 8.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Salt River Project; MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; Tri-State Gener
- **Operator:** Trapper Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [0502838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0502838)
## Narrative

Employee was removing a tire and rim assembly from a trailer when he felt a pop on the top of his right shoulder.  MRI completed 4/14/08 showed severe degenerative changes in the AC joint requiring surgery.

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