# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220241690006` · 06/07/2024 · Suwannee American Cement
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 261
- **Mine experience:** 0.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Suwannee American Cement
- **Mine:** [0801370](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0801370)
## Narrative

Removing tires from reject cage, entered the cage to remove reject when tire fell striking right shoulder/neck. Miner reported to the supervisor. Clinic contacted; EE was put on self-care. Miner stated did not feel better and wanted to go to clinic. EE did not appear to be injured and there were no witnesses. No signs of injury. Put on light duty. Claim is being contested.

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