# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010570046` · 02/18/2001 · Montana Tunnels Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Coal/ore shovel operator,  Shoveler,  Power shoveler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** LADDERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Apollo Gold Corporation
- **Operator:** Montana Tunnels Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2401769](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401769)
## Narrative

EE HAD JUST MOUNTED THE CAT 5230 SHOVEL. HE REACHED DOWN TO PULL UP THE COUNTER BALANCED LADDER AND STRAINED A SMUCLE IN HIS NECK. A VISIT TO AN ORTHOPEDIC DR CALLED FOR EE TO BE ON MODIFIED D UTY FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS 4 DAY ROTATION.

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