# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220161450021` · 05/20/2016 · Drum Sand & Gravel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeff  Drum
- **Operator:** Drum Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [0301773](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301773)
## Narrative

Working on 980 wheel loader climbing up and down several times installing shields. Lower steps not installed on machine causing employee to have to pull self up onto the ladder of the machine. Employee suffered right shoulder strain. 

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