# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220100290021` · 12/19/2009 · Essroc Cement Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 72
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp.
- **Mine:** [4600007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4600007)
## Narrative

EE was troubleshooting an electrical issue with compressor, removed access panel to access relay inside cabinet. Upon job completion, EE reinstalled access panel and felt a tear in his right shoulder. On 12/21/09 EE was breaking loose a large icicle from air cannon, thus aggravating shoulder. EE was able to perform regular job duties and surgery is scheduled for 1/15/10.

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