# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032650065` · 09/10/2003 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **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:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 1.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1400073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400073)
## Narrative

CONTRACTOR WAS PULLING VACUUM HOSE TO INSERT INTO TOP OF RAIL CAR, FELT HIP/BACK POP. DR. PRESCRIBED PAIN KILLER AND ANTI-INFLAMATORY, ORDERED ONE WEEK OFF WORK THEN RETURN TO DR. FOR EVALUATI ON. HE IS DUE BACK TO WORK ON SEPT. 22ND. HE WILL BE ON LIGHT DUTY FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK.

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