# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262290012` · 08/10/2026 · WE Soda Alkali, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** WE Soda US LLC
- **Operator:** WE Soda Alkali, LLC
- **Mine:** [4800152](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4800152)
## Narrative

Staging a 420 lbs. stainless pipe. After hoisting the pipe up to the 3rd floor, employees had to pull the pipe about 50 feet to the next lifting point. Pipe got caught on grating; employee felt pain in left shoulder.

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