# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023570089` · 12/17/2002 · Carmeuse Lime
## 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:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime
- **Mine:** [1505484](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1505484)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING BUCKETS OF TOOLS DOWN FROMPRODUCT BINS WHILE DESCENDING DOWN STEPS. EE NOTICED A PAIN IN LOWER BACK. MEDICAL TREATMENT WS GIVEN FOR STRAIN.

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