# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240020018` · 11/20/2023 · Tilcon New York Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 150
- **Mine experience:** 6.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon New York Inc
- **Mine:** [3000075](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000075)
## Narrative

Employee was shoveling overhead onto a conveyor belt. This resulted in discomfort in EE's left shoulder. Employee claims they did not feel the discomfort towards the middle to the end of their shift. After getting an MRI, a tear was revealed in EE's labrum. Employee continued to work until the scheduled surgery on 12/20/2023.

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