# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012980034` · 09/21/2001 · Unimin Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Corp
- **Mine:** [0401878](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401878)
## Narrative

WHILE REPAIRING A MACHINE, EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A BEARING. HE LIFTED THE BEARING HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER ABDOMEN. THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 9/26/01. AT WHICH TIME HE WAS SEN T TO A DR & PLACED ON 14 DAYS OF MODIFIED DUTY

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