# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120240016` · 01/20/2012 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 362
- **Mine experience:** 15.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [0400191](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400191)
## Narrative

Employee stated that while loading a bulk clay bag onto the bulk clay skid, he felt a strain in his shoulder. He placed the skid on top of the new bag, and was securing straps to skid. Employee felt he had enough clearance to reach in and secure the third strap. He used his right hand crossing over his body and reaching the strap to pull it, causing a strain in his shoulder.

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