# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000550003` · 02/14/2000 · Mwca 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Mwca Inc
- **Mine:** [0504417](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504417)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BOXES ON LINE 3. HE STATEDWHILE TWISTING HE SNEEZED AND GOT SHARP PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK. THE PAIN WENT AWAY WITHIN 5 MINUTES. THE INITIAL INJURY OCCURRED 0N 2-14-00. IT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL HE FELT THE SAME PAIN ON 2-15 WHILE DUMPING A BAG.

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