# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220250160015` · 01/15/2025 · Alpine Silica, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pro Frac Holding Corp
- **Operator:** Alpine Silica, LLC
- **Mine:** [4105655](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105655)
## Narrative

The operator was starting a gas-powered air compressor by pulling the pull rope. On the third pull, the operator felt something pop or pull in their left shoulder. The doctor ordered the operator off work for 4 days and then EE can return to normal duties. EE was also advised to follow up with their primary care physician.

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