# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082530007` · 08/19/2008 · Tilcon New York Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 215
- **Mine experience:** 20.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon New York Inc
- **Mine:** [3000082](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000082)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a wire cable off of a loaded scow when he felt a pull in his shoulder. Employee was seen by doctor and returned to work in modified duty capacity.  He continued to have pain and went for further testing which showed slight tear in the shoulder.  Doctor has placed him out of work until further evaluation and treatment.

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