# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092750026` · 09/22/2009 · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 67
- **Mine experience:** 19.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
- **Operator:** White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
- **Mine:** [0800798](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800798)
## Narrative

Mob. Mech. was replacing alternator on D-10 tractor.  Access is through a hole in floorboard of cab. He was reaching through the hole to install alternator when he felt pain in his L shoulder. He completed job & contacted Foreman re: incident. He was seen by co. dr. on 9/24 & referred for ortho consult. He saw ortho dr. on 9/30 & was prescribed PT & given a 20 lb. lifting rest.

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