# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042010041` · 06/24/2004 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 244
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [3600017](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600017)
## Narrative

INVESTIGATION AT THIS TIME INDICATES THAT WHEN EE WENT TO LIFT A MAULER PADDLE, HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS BACK, BUT DID NOT IMMEDIATELY REPORT IT. WE DID NOT FIND OUT ABOUT IT UNTIL 7/06/04 - IT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.

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