# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120820029` · 10/25/2011 · Noranda Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 69
- **Mine experience:** 38.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Noranda Aluminum Company
- **Operator:** Noranda Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600352](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600352)
## Narrative

EE was replacing door on #1 belt.  As he lifted the door he felt a pull in his left deltoid resulting in a shoulder strain. He continued to work without restrictions.On 11/15/11 Dr. diagnosed a possible partial SLAP tear. Dr. recommends surgery if not improved in 1-2 months. Surgery performed on 3/21/12.  Lost Time begins today.

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