# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140520021` · 02/13/2014 · N.A. Degerstrom
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** N A Degerstrom
- **Operator:** N.A. Degerstrom
- **Mine:** [2602749](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602749)
## Narrative

Slaven Crusher screen plant had built up wet material on the inside of the chute that collapsed onto the belt and plugged it.  The employee was shoveling from an awkward position and strained his shoulder while cleaning the belt.  The employee was seen by a physician who prescribed physical therapy and lifting restrictions of 15 lbs.

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