# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081290027` · 04/17/2008 · Rex Coal Company, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Discontinued 1/31/2014.  Several other codes cover Scoop Car Operator
- **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:** 48
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph T  Bennett
- **Operator:** Rex Coal Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1516457](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516457)
## Narrative

Ee was rock dusting the belt line by hand when he heard something pop in his shoulder.  After doctor visits, it has been determined he pulled a muscle slightly away from the bone.  No surgery required at present.  Physical therapy should take care of the problem.

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