# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083230053` · 11/03/2008 · Montana Tunnels Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Elkhorn Goldfields  LLC
- **Operator:** Montana Tunnels Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2401769](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401769)
## Narrative

EE was working in the mill, he was replacing a grease cover on a lube system for the regrind mill. EE extened his arms above his head to place the cover and in doing so he felt a pain in his left arm and shoulder, Went to Dr and was placed on on light duty limiting the use of his left arm.

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