# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002310033` · 08/03/2000 · CEMEX
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Forklift operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RMC Group PLC
- **Operator:** CEMEX
- **Mine:** [0402843](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402843)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THREE SACKS OF SAND FROM APALLET TO CREATE A PARTIAL PALLET FOR A CUSTOMERWHILE LIFTING A SACK HE TURNED AND FELT A GRIND IN HIS LOWER BACK. HIS BACK THEN ACHED.

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