# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122400020` · 07/11/2012 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 114
- **Mine experience:** 33.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1500087](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1500087)
## Narrative

Employee sought medical attention on 7/18 for a strained shoulder that occurred when he released a brake on a railcar. He was released to full duty. He had an MRI and an app't with an Orthopedic surgeon on 8/16 revealed a torn rotator cuff. He is currently on restricted duty while awaiting surgery. This is being reported within 10 days of being placed on work restrictions.

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