# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220230440024` · 02/07/2023 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **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:** 345
- **Mine experience:** 34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [1800019](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1800019)
## Narrative

EE reported was working in the lab assembling an industrial type shelf. EE placed a shelf to secure it to the structure. The shelving began to teeter. As EE reached to grab the shelf to prevent if from falling, EE injured right shoulder.

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