# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022310120` · 08/09/2002 · Nestle  Purina Pet Care
## 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:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nestle S A
- **Operator:** Nestle  Purina Pet Care
- **Mine:** [2301602](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301602)
## Narrative

EE & CO-WORKER WERE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A ROLLED UP CONVEYOR BELT INTO THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT THE BELT, EE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A L OWER BACK STRAIN & PUT ON WORK RESTRICTIONS OF NO BENDING, STOOPING, OR LIFTING OF 20 LBS.

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