# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090540008` · 02/18/2009 · Hecla Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Limited
- **Mine:** [1000088](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000088)
## Narrative

The miner was lifting a piece of belting over his head. The miner felt his right shoulder pop and the belting dropped, knocking down the miner. The miner's shoulder appeared to be dislocated. The miner suffered a strained bicep muscle at the connection of the bicep and the humerus.

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