# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031630028` · 05/22/2003 · Imerys Marble Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Marble Inc
- **Mine:** [4800533](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800533)
## Narrative

EE WAS PICKING UP A BAG OF 33 LBS OF ROCK WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. HE FELT SHOCK AND SICK. SAFETY DIRECTOR TOOK HIM TO DR. EVALUATION FOUND MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY AT LEAST 2 WEEK S LIGHT DUTY.

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