# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042890065` · 10/04/2004 · Imerys Pigments LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Forklift operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 173
- **Mine experience:** 15.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Pigments LLC
- **Mine:** [0100011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100011)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING WOODEN PALLETS FROM PALLET RACK. BACK BEGAN HURTING ABOUT 6:30 P.M.   RESTRICTIONS & LTA BEGAN 10/11/04.

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