# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220193540012` · 11/26/2019 · Hecla Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STORAGE TANKS AND BINS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Limited
- **Mine:** [1000088](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000088)
## Narrative

Employee felt a sharp pain in the right side of their neck and right shoulder while pushing a 2200# Tote. The employee did not seek medical attention until December 10th after reporting discomfort while trying to sleep. The examining physician suspects a strained rotator cuff and has restricted work to a 20lb weight limit and no over head lifting.  

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