# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043240002` · 10/20/2004 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **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:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vicat S A
- **Operator:** National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
- **Mine:** [0100027](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100027)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a bag of sand from the floor in the lab, when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. He sustained a strain.

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