# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103160030` · 10/05/2010 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 183
- **Mine experience:** 1.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4100283](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100283)
## Narrative

Employee strained his left shoulder while working on the #2 finish separator. Employee initially declined medical attention, but when the shoulder pain did not go away he went to see his doctor. This injury became reportable on 11/10/2010 when the doctor diagnosed the injury as a torn rotator cuff. The employee was placed on restriced duty. No time lost to date.

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