# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011910036` · 07/05/2001 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael  Nast
- **Operator:** Graymont Western Lime Inc.
- **Mine:** [4700588](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4700588)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A TWISTING MOTION TO MOVE EMPTY BAGS FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BAGGER TO THE RIGHT SIDE. HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE IS SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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