# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003180237` · 11/02/2000 · Alcoa World Alumina Llc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant 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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina Llc
- **Mine:** [0300257](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300257)
## Narrative

EE WAS STENCILING EMPTY BAGS WHEN HE BENT OVER TO RETRIEVE SOME BAGS WHICH WERE ON THE BOTTOM AND IN THE REAR OF A PALLET. IT WAS AT THIS TIME THE EE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. THE EE WAS TREATED AT THE LOCAL MEDICAL CLINIC AND PLACED ON WORK RESTRICTIONS.

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