# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042880020` · 10/05/2004 · Grand Rapids Gravel Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dykema LP
- **Operator:** Grand Rapids Gravel Company
- **Mine:** [2003013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2003013)
## Narrative

EE WAS LIFTING A BAG OF POLYMER (50 LB.) AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

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