# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043570049` · 12/06/2004 · The Doe Run Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Renco Group
- **Operator:** The Doe Run Company
- **Mine:** [2300409](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300409)
## Narrative

Crew was installing 8"" cinder block bulkheads on top of muck piles to direct airflow to the face. Work is labor intensive and employee strained his back while moving blocks. Employee did not report the incident until 12-16-04.

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