# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182540011` · 04/18/2018 · National Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **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:** 108
- **Mine experience:** 9.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Spangler Companies Inc
- **Operator:** National Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [1301615](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1301615)
## Narrative

Associate was attempting to dispose of an air filter, from a 988 FE Loader, when ee went to lift it into the dumpster ee heard shoulder pop.  Upon examination from a doctor it was determined that the injury was a torn rotator cuff requiring surgery to repair. 

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