# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182880009` · 09/24/2018 · U. S. Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 219
- **Mine experience:** 7.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U. S. Silica Company
- **Mine:** [1101013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101013)
## Narrative

While pulling a water hose across the floor it became tangled causing it to jerk. The jerking motion resulted in pain to the employees right shoulder. The employee went to the doctor on 10/08/2018 at which time employee was given restrictions and referred for physical therapy. 

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