# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143010003` · 10/23/2014 · Kerford Limestone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 101
- **Mine experience:** 13.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Constructors Inc (NE)
- **Operator:** Kerford Limestone Company
- **Mine:** [2501126](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2501126)
## Narrative

Mechanic was starting a portable gas generator and recoil did not release. Said he felt a ""pop"" in shoulder.  Has strained shoulder.

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