# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041100065` · 04/14/2004 · Zemex Attapulgite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
- **Operator:** Zemex Attapulgite LLC
- **Mine:** [0900150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900150)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AN ITEM IN AN AWKWARD POSITION AND STRAINED HIS BACK. THE ITEM WAS REPORTED NOT TO BE VERY HEAVY. EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A RAIL CAR. HE WAS M0VING A LOADING HOSE FROM ONE HOLE TO ANOTHER. IT APPEARS THAT HE LIFTED AND TWISTED WITH HIS BACK AT THE SAME TIME. RESULT WAS PULLED MUSCLE.

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