# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011620108` · 05/31/2001 · Iluka Resources 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:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 0.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [0800477](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800477)
## Narrative

EE REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP WASH DOWN HOSE AND STRAINED MIDDLE SECTION OF BACK, EE WAS PREPARING TO USE THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO WASH OUT THE BUCKET OF THE CAT 966 LOADER HE WAS OPERATING. EE MISSED FIRST SCHEDULED WORK SHIFT, SAT., 6-2-01.

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