# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032970046` · 10/09/2003 · Cemex de Puerto Rico
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex de Puerto Rico
- **Mine:** [5400001](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400001)
## Narrative

EE WAS LIFTING A PORTABLE PLASTIC WATER COOLER FILLED WITH ICE AND WATER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. A FEW MINUTES LATER WHILE WALKING TO HIS JOB SITE HE BEGAN TO FEEL PAIN AGAIN.

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