# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220171450009` · 03/15/2017 · Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **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:** 335
- **Mine experience:** 6.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [3610045](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3610045)
## Narrative

Employee was carrying a de-rail to be installed on the track when the de-rail unexpectedly opened up causing employee to lose grip with the left hand allowing all the weight of the de-rail to shift to the right arm injuring their shoulder. Employee was diagnosed with an torn rotator cuff and began missing work on 5/24/17 to have the right rotator cuff surgically repaired.

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