# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013020040` · 10/17/2001 · Cemex
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Wet down working place
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RMC Group PLC
- **Operator:** Cemex
- **Mine:** [0404056](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404056)
## Narrative

EE WAS PULLING ON 6"" VACTOR HOSE (HEAVY RUBBER HOSE) TO COUPLE IT WITH PIPE CONNECTION. HE FELT A ""POP"" IN HIS BACK.

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