# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120740017` · 02/15/2012 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 5.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

An employee underwent an MRI to determine the nature of the injury associated with his right shoulder. On 2/27 the MRI was reviewed and he was diagnosed with a partial tear to the rotator cuff. He continued to perform his assigned job and is awaiting a 3/14 appointment with a surgeon to determine if surgery is needed repair the damage to his shoulder.

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