# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021230038` · 04/26/2002 · Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc
- **Mine:** [2302120](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302120)
## Narrative

EE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AFTER INSTALLING A RETURN IDLER ON A 36"" CONVEYOR BELT. EE THOUGHT THAT HE HURT HIS BACK WHEN LIFTING THE BELT TO INSTALL THE IDLER. EE WAS GIVEN PAINKILLER AND PUT ON LIGHT DUTY FOR ~1 WEEK. MY

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