# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003060026` · 10/17/2000 · Rio Algom Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Rio Algom Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [4800837](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800837)
## Narrative

EE, IN A TWISTING MOTION, WAS THROWING STOCK MATERIALS TO AN UPPER LEVEL LOFT THAT IS 9 FT. OFF THE SURFACE. WHILE THROWING A CONTAINER THAT CONTAINED 6-1 GALLON BOTTLES OF WASHER FLUID WEIGHI NG 52 LBS. THE EE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK. BACK INJURY WAS NOT DIAGNOSED UNTIL OCTOBER 25, 2000.

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