# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220240120021` · 05/17/2023 · Aggregate Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Scraper, Pan scraper
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel R  Balkema; Ralph T  Balkema
- **Operator:** Aggregate Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2002942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002942)
## Narrative

Employee was cleaning out the loader bucket with a scraper.  EE jarred right shoulder, but did not seek any treatment until December 1.  EE went to a clinic, and they suggested physical therapy, which helped.  EE still had pain, so EE got an x-ray and MRI.  It was then discovered EE a had a torn rotator cuff.  EE is scheduled to see an ortho surgeon for further evaluation.

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