# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041240029` · 04/15/2004 · Argos Puerto Rico Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 127
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Argos Puerto Rico Corp
- **Mine:** [5400120](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400120)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGE THAT WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING A METAL PIECE STUCK AT THE DISCHARGE OF THE RECLAIMER TO THE CONVEYOR BELT # 13, HE FELT A SUDDEN PAIN IN HIS BACK AND LOST HIS BALANCE. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED WORKING HIS REGULAR SHIFTS. ON 4/19/04 EMPLOYEE REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HIS BACK PAINS. ON 4/21/04 DOCTORS RECOMMENDED BED REST FOR 7 DAYS.

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