# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220111610050` · 05/23/2011 · Grand Rapids Gravel Company
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 189
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dykema LP
- **Operator:** Grand Rapids Gravel Company
- **Mine:** [2002523](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002523)
## Narrative

Injured employee and two other employees were lifting a 5 foot by 5 foot by 1/4 inch thick piece of steel (approx 275 lb) onto a truck. Injured employee felt something strained in his shoulder. Doctor diagnosed a rotator cuff tear on June 7.

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