# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182820072` · 09/11/2018 · Imerys Talc Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2402050](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402050)
## Narrative

On 9/28/18 employee reported left  shoulder pain.  On 9/11/18 Employee felt tweak in shoulder after attempting to lift the outside ring for pellet die into place. Employee did not report immediately as EE thought it was just a minor strain or bursitis that would improve. Pain got worse over time. Employee was seen at the clinic on 10/3 and was put on restricted duty.

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