# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040200131` · 12/22/2003 · Lafarge Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1800013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800013)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A PLATE UP THE STEPS BETWEEN SCREENS VS-2B & VS-3B AND FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS CARRYING THE PLATE WITH THE LISTED WITNESS.

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