# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220173070034` · 10/30/2017 · Pioneer Aggregates Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mark  Popple; David  Popple
- **Operator:** Pioneer Aggregates Inc
- **Mine:** [3607079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607079)
## Narrative

Upon removal of vandal shield from door of excavator, the shield slipped from the hand of the employee.  EE proceeded to throw out left foot to stop it from falling to the ground.  This action resulted in a pulled groin muscle.

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