# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113610026` · 11/28/2011 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 26.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U.S. Silica Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4402829](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4402829)
## Narrative

On Nov. 28 as EE pulled the ball mill chute back he felt a pain in his right shoulder. He said it was minor and he did not need to see a doctor. It was treated as a first aid. He kept management aware that it continued to bother him and he asked to/and saw a Dr. on Dec. 14th. He is now on light duty and has been referred to/and seen by a specialist and an MRI is scheduled.

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