# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000410007` · 01/31/2000 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting 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:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 26.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AFTER HE GRABBED FOR A 50 LB. BOX OF WELDING RODS THAT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS AS HE WENT TO LOAD IT INTO A 2-WHEEL CART IN THE PLANT STORE ROOM. SAW DR. ON 2-1-200 0 AND WAS GIVEN OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT.

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