# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020740063` · 02/07/2002 · Kyanite Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 3.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Disthene Group Inc
- **Operator:** Kyanite Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [4400170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400170)
## Narrative

EE ALLEGES WHILE PLACING A BAG OF SAND ON A PALLET HIS BACK GAVE OUT, PAIN COMING FROM BOTH OF HIS SHOULDERS INTO HIS LOWER BACK AND INTO HIS LT. LEG.

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