# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091520013` · 05/26/2009 · Nestle  Purina Pet Care
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 108
- **Mine experience:** 14.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nestle S A
- **Operator:** Nestle  Purina Pet Care
- **Mine:** [2301602](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301602)
## Narrative

Line Operator was removing 20 lb bags that had fallen off of pallet inside palletizer hoist area. Operator was standing at floor level outside of hoist area reaching in to get the bags and place on a pallet. Operator felt pain in shoulder while doing task. Diagnosed by doctor with muscle strain. On light duty work.

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