# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112970012` · 10/14/2011 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 1.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0202368](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202368)
## Narrative

Employee was working on mill when gear of unit fell (30 lbs), trying to catch falling object, resulting in hyperextension/rotation and extension of right shoulder.

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