# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050380098` · 12/01/2004 · Essroc Cement Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp.
- **Mine:** [4600007](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4600007)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING BOX FROM UPPER SHELF THAT WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS. WHEN HE PULLED BOX FROM SHELF HE FELT A TEAR IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. DID NOT BEGIN MISSING WORK TILL 2-3-2005.

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