# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170270021` · 01/25/2017 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 204
- **Mine experience:** 16.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
- **Mine:** [2000062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000062)
## Narrative

Employee was carrying a leaf spring for the P135 pick up to the front of the pit in the automotive bay of the shop. Employee went to set the leaf spring underneath the P135 pick up when EE felt a pain and burning sensation in left shoulder. Leaf spring weighed approximately 50 - 60 lbs.

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