# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040400018` · 01/22/2004 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## 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:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13.28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4000838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000838)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE MANUALLY MOVED A 55 GALLON DRUM OF OIL BY PUSHING/PULLING/ROLLING THE DRUM. HE STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER, LOWER BACK AND UNDER HIS RIBS. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT HE DID NOT WANT TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. HE WAS SENT FOR A MEDICAL EVALUATION ON 2/4/04 AND PLACED ON MODIFIED DUTY.

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