# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220191280018` · 04/27/2019 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 367
- **Mine experience:** 10.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401879)
## Narrative

While bolting with a jackleg, the employee reached out to grab the machine as it was falling.  This motion caused discomfort in right shoulder.  EE was seen by the site medic and referred to a doctor.  EE was issued restriction and taken off of work.

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