# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012190138` · 07/23/2001 · Independent Salt Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** M D  Keener
- **Operator:** Independent Salt Company
- **Mine:** [1400411](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400411)
## Narrative

EE WAS LOADING BAGS ON A TRUCK. WHEN TURNING TO TAKE A BAG OFF THE SLINGER & THROW IT ONTO A PALLET, HIS LOWER BACK WENT OUT.

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