# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150840027` · 07/23/2014 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 65
- **Mine experience:** 8.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

Mechanic was lifting a tire jack onto the flat bed of a truck. He felt a pain in his left shoulder and returned to work. He did not report the injury until the following day. He was seen by a doctor on 7-31-14 and was given a full duty release. On 9-5-14 he was given a light duty release in response to an MRI indicating a torn rotator cuff.

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