# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031070046` · 01/30/2003 · Riverton Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Riverton Corp
- **Mine:** [4400101](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400101)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON OPQ ELEVATOR DRAG PIT USING FIVE GALLON BUCKET TO CLEAN MATERIAL FROM PIT. PICKING UP THE BUCKET FULL OF MATERIAL HE TWISTED AND FELT PAIN IN BACK OF NECK.

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