# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070320006` · 01/23/2007 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 216
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2401747](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401747)
## Narrative

Employee was unloading an old highwall drill auger point off the back of a pickup bed.  New auger point weighs approx. 225 pounds.  While doing this he experienced pain in his left neck, shoulder, and arm.  Employee was taken to a physician for treatment and diagnosed with Bradial Plexis Inflamation.  He was unable to work his next scheduled shift.

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