# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031070043` · 03/07/2003 · Oldcastle Stone Products
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Oldcastle Stone Products
- **Mine:** [3600251](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600251)
## Narrative

3-7-03 EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING AN AIRHOSE UP A LADDER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 3-10-03 DUE TO STILL FEELING PAIN IN LOWER BACK. NO LOST TIME BUT WAS ON RESTRICTIONS.

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