# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000910033` · 03/15/2000 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900472](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900472)
## Narrative

WHILE CLOSING A SECOND DOOR ON THE BOTTOM OF A HOPPER CAR THE EE STATED HE MET SLIGHT RESISTANCEWHICH REQUIRED EXTRA EFFORT ON HIS PART TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THE EE STATED HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK.

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