# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041800096` · 06/17/2004 · Teck Cominco American Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Safety director
- **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:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 3.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Teck Resources Limited
- **Operator:** Teck Cominco American Inc
- **Mine:** [4500366](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4500366)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CONDUCTING A SAFETY INSPECTION OF THE MILL AREA WHEN THE BACK INJURY OCCURRED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE CYANIDE ANTI-DOTE KIT FROM IT'S CABINET TO INSPECT IT WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE ANTI-DOTE KIT WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS.

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