# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121510022` · 05/21/2012 · ART Quarry TRS LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** EXPLOSIVE-DIR REL TO INJR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vornado Realty Trust
- **Operator:** ART Quarry TRS LLC
- **Mine:** [2300028](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300028)
## Narrative

As stated by miner, shoulder discomfort has occurred to both shoulders, over a reported period of 10 years. Issue began gradual, but with worsening discomfort, over the last six years. This is the first time miner/powderman has officially sought diagnosis/treatment for reported issues. States after loading production holes for explosive detonation, shoulder hurts at end of day!

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