# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140130049` · 07/29/2013 · Newtown Energy, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Set or remove brattice
- **Injury source:** BRATTICE CURT,PLAS & CANV
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 96
- **Mine experience:** 1.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Newtown Energy, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4609258](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609258)
## Narrative

The employee stated he was lifting muddy line curtain and felt pain in his left shoulder.  The employee sought medical attention and received physical therapy, but did not miss any work.  After further consideration, this is being filed as a medical reportable.

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