# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262370017` · 08/16/2026 · Omya Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Omya Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Omya Inc
- **Mine:** [4300351](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4300351)
## Narrative

A 2nd Shift Production Operator was opening 9J mill valve to drain the mill and upon doing so their left shoulder popped and they had shooting pain from their back to their left fingertips.

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