# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081970015` · 01/07/2008 · United Taconite LLC
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 117
- **Mine experience:** 33.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103403](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103403)
## Narrative

Employee was removing a hydraulic cooler line inside frame at right rear of loader. Ackward position hard to manuever hydraulic line caused shoulder strain. No medical treatment at the time.  Employee subsequently had an appointment at clinic doctor recommended surgery when appropriate.  Surgery scheduled 7/9/08.

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