# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010250049` · 01/10/2001 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Coal sampler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [0102343](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102343)
## Narrative

EE WAS LIFTING THE CAGE DOOR ON A FREIGHT ELEVATOR WHEN SHE STRAINED A BACK MUSCLE. SHE WAS TAKING SOME SAMPLES FROM THE GROUND LEVEL TO THE 2ND LEVEL WHERE THE LAB IS LOCATED. THE SAMPLES WER E IN 5 GAL BUCKETS.

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