# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211880031` · 12/20/2020 · St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 53
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
- **Operator:** St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC
- **Mine:** [2000038](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000038)
## Narrative

The employee was carrying a 170lb coupler up 5 flights of stairs in the PH tower on rt. shoulder to repair the kiln feed elevator.  The employee reported a shoulder strain injury and received first aid on 12/20/20. Employee requested on 1/19/21 to be evaluated by medical professional and placed on restrictions.  Employee received surgery on 6/30/21 and experienced lost time. 

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