# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010190019` · 01/09/2001 · FMC Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** FMC Corp
- **Operator:** FMC Corp
- **Mine:** [4800639](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800639)
## Narrative

EE WAS INVOLVED WITH REPETITIVE TASK MOVING BELT PARTS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DURING EXAMINATION BY MEDICAL DEPT. EE STATED HE HAD EXPERIENCED SORE BACK PREVIOUSLY. WE BELIEVE THIS I S NOT AN ACUTE INJURY. IT IS CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDER OCCURING OVER TIME.

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