# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050270030` · 01/19/2005 · Washington Group International, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Washington Group International Inc
- **Operator:** Washington Group International, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2400910](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2400910)
## Narrative

While ee was attempting to lift an inspection door on the primary crusher at the plant, he experienced pain in his left arm. EE done light therapy for several months for a strained muscle then recently decided to have surgery to his left shoulder rotator cuff.

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