# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151590032` · 01/07/2015 · Nestle  Purina Pet Care
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 91
- **Mine experience:** 18.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nestle S A
- **Operator:** Nestle  Purina Pet Care
- **Mine:** [2301602](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301602)
## Narrative

EE removed approximately 3 boxes of 40 lb finished product from a conveyor. A short time later EE reported to his supervisor that his R shoulder was sore. Incident initially classified as near miss. EE sought diagnostic treatment in May which determined a rotator cuff tear. EE went out for surgery on 6/5/15.

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