# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220162660007` · 09/13/2016 · Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 209
- **Mine experience:** 41 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robindale Energy Services Inc
- **Operator:** Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [3601761](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3601761)
## Narrative

While re-mounting haul truck, employee attempted to pull self up while holding onto ladder, EE felt pain and soreness to EE's left shoulder area. Employee was taken for initial observation to local Urgent Care and diagnosed with strained muscle.

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