# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042680013` · 09/13/2004 · Lafarge North America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America Inc.
- **Mine:** [2302211](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302211)
## Narrative

Employee reported back injury on 8-11-04, but did not seek treatment at that time.  Employee reported aggravation on 9-13-04 and was sent to the doctor.  He was diagnosed with lumbar strain and was placed on restrictions, making this event recordable.

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