# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002920008` · 07/14/2000 · Cemex
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MOTORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RMC Group PLC
- **Operator:** Cemex
- **Mine:** [0404056](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404056)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WRENCHED BACK WHILE MOVING A MOTOR. HE FAILED TO USE CAUTION. HE DID NOT USE THE BACK SUPPORT PROVIDED. INCIDENT OCCURED IN EARLY MORNING AFTER CALL OUT. HE DID NOT USE TOOLS & EQUIP MENT PROVIDED. HE HAD PERFORMED THIS TASK BEFORE

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