# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030760006` · 02/21/2003 · Hanson Aggregates BMC Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK,NEC
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates BMC Inc.
- **Mine:** [3600047](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600047)
## Narrative

WHILE LIFTING A 55 LB. BOX OF EXGEL, IT SLIPPED.WHEN EE CAUGHT IT AND PUT IT INTO THE ANFO LOADER, HE FELT A PULL IN HIS RIGHT SIDE.

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