# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012430011` · 03/06/2001 · Graymont (PA) Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Enter/work in bins, Silos
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 140
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont (PA) Inc.
- **Mine:** [3606468](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3606468)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE SLIDE FROM #3 STONE BIN TO #2 F.O.W. BELT. THE SLIDE WAS STUCK, SO HE JERKED IT AND THE HANDLE EXTENSION BROKE OFF CAUSING PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. SA W DR. 3/16/01, SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY 5/21/01.

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