# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002410099` · 08/08/2000 · CEMEX
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing 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:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 24.8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RMC Group PLC
- **Operator:** CEMEX
- **Mine:** [0401895](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401895)
## Narrative

EE AND AN ENGINEER WERE IN MILL AREA ON SCREEN #6 AND WERE PUSHING A LARGE METAL BOX BACK IN PLACE. IT WAS DARK AND THE BOX DIDN'T MOVE. THEY PUSHED HARDER AND THEN REQLIZED THE RAIL WAS BROKE N. THE ACCIDENT DID NOT INVOLVE A VIOLATION OR ANY RULE OR REGULATION.

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