# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190780004` · 03/07/2019 · The Harrison County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 526
- **Mine experience:** 9.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Harrison County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

The EE was lifting a tool bag off a shelf in the elevator. As EE lifted the bag it dropped pulling EE's right arm down, causing pain. The accident was caused by the EE failing to maintain control of the bag while lifting it. EE began missing work on 3/11/19 due to this injury. The EE was wearing required PPE, has training and experience. No rules or regulations were violated. 

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