# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211460028` · 04/30/2021 · WE Soda Alkali, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SPACE HEATERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 137
- **Mine experience:** 5.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Genesis Energy LP
- **Operator:** WE Soda Alkali, LLC
- **Mine:** [4800152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800152)
## Narrative

On April 30th while lifting a heater, an employee experienced pain in their shoulder.  The employee continued to work but the pain did not ease.  EE consulted an orthopedist and had an MRI which diagnosed an injury requiring medical treatment.  The employee has been off work since 5/19/21, making this a recordable injury.     

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