# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130650025` · 02/26/2013 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
- **Mine:** [2000062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000062)
## Narrative

Employee (mill tech) was replacing drip pans under a conveyor. He was starting to lift a section of pan (about 185 lbs) with a co-worker, when he felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. A mechanical lifting device had not been used.  Medical clinic placed him on lifting restrictions with 2-week follow-up. Employee returned to work with restrictions; no days lost.

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