# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012130006` · 05/02/2001 · Mississippi Potash Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mississippi Chemical Corp
- **Operator:** Mississippi Potash Inc
- **Mine:** [2900175](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2900175)
## Narrative

REACHED OUT TO LIFT COVER FOR CONTROL PANEL ON JOY MINER, FELT SNAP IN LEFT ARM. DR. DIAGNOSED BICEP TENTON TORN. CONTINUED TO WORK AT REGULAR DUTY UNTIL SURGERY ON 7-17-01. BECAME LOST TIME O N 7-17-01, SURGERY ON SHOULDER TO RE-ATTACH TENDON.

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