# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042290062` · 08/09/2004 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4406879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406879)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS MANUALLY LIFTING A 150 LB KNIFE GATE VALVE OUT OF A PICK-UP TRUCK. THE TAIL GATE DID NOT WORK SO HE AND HIS PARTNER HAD TO LEAN OVER IT TO PICK UP THE VALVE - TWISTING THEIR BODIES ON THE WAY TO THE GROUND, TO SET THE VALVE DOWN. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT INJURY TILL 7:15 AM ON 8/10/04. *GIVEN LIMITED DUTY, MEDICATION, & PHYSICAL THERAPY X 6 VISITS BY MD.

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