# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081850041` · 06/19/2008 · Capitol Aggregates, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Coal/ore shovel operator,  Shoveler,  Power shoveler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Zachry Corporation
- **Operator:** Capitol Aggregates, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4101792](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101792)
## Narrative

IP states that he was assisting clear material that bridged the inside of the clam shell gate that regulates the flow of material from a hopper onto a conveyor belt. IF lifted an extension pipe with his shoulder to open the gate. At this time the IP felt a small pain where the extension pipe contacted his left shoulder.

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