# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240650015` · 02/23/2024 · Barton Mines Co LLC
## 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:** 71
- **Mine experience:** 2.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles H  Bracken Jr
- **Operator:** Barton Mines Co LLC
- **Mine:** [3002268](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3002268)
## Narrative

The operator was tasked with shoveling material from a 36 inch deep sump pit of material into a skidsteer bucket so the pump could be set. The operator described the shoulder that was sore and wouldn't go away. The operator went to multiple providers which resulted in removal from work.  The operator did not report any injury until 2/26/2024 for this work.

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