# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043070010` · 09/21/2004 · Big River Industries
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Big River Industries
- **Mine:** [1600033](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600033)
## Narrative

On 9/21/04 empl. reports back pain attributed to a work accident on 3/9/03. That day lifted 10lb can, strained back. 3/10/03 and 9/27/04 Dr visits status: perform normal job. Visits on 10/6 & 10/8/04 Dr noted no change, refer to specialist exam 10/12 & MRI 16th.  MRI & diagnosis was Lumbar Spondylosis.  Empl. could contin. to work w/limits on lifting, bending, etc.

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