# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010790006` · 03/07/2001 · Mwca Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 246
- **Mine experience:** 3.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Mwca Inc
- **Mine:** [0504417](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504417)
## Narrative

EE WAS STACKING 50# BOXES ON A PALLET. HE JUST STARTED THE PALLET SO HE WAS STACKING THE BOXES AT FLOOR LEVEL. HE WAS NOT WEARING HIS BACKBELT .

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