# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020420114` · 02/04/2002 · BHP Copper Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Security guard, Watchman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
- **Operator:** BHP Copper Inc
- **Mine:** [0200151](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200151)
## Narrative

WHILE TRYING TO LIFT A 78 LB BOX TO PLACE IT IN A VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORT TO THE PLANT WAREHOUSE, EMPLOYEE REALIZED THE BOX WAS TOO HEAVY AFTER GETTING IT 3 OR 4 INCHES UP. WITHIN 1/2 OF AN HOUR EMPLOYEE WAS EXPERIENCING SEVERE PAIN IN RIGHT BUTT CHEEK AND DOWN BACK OF RIGHT LEG.

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