# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031250042` · 04/19/2003 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900472](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900472)
## Narrative

EE WAS PERFORMING HIS REGULAR, ROUTINE JOB AS A BIG BAGGER OPERATOR (PLACING BAGS ON SPOUT) AND STATES HIS NECK AND SHOULDER BEGAN TO HURT. HE WAS SEEN BY A PANEL DOCTOR ON 5/1/03 AND DX WITH IMPINGEMENT. (EE'S FIRST/INITIAL MED'L VISIT).

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