# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050340017` · 01/26/2005 · TXI
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI
- **Mine:** [3401859](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401859)
## Narrative

Employee lifted then tossed a piece of scrap metal that weighed approximately 50 pounds, on to a trash pile.  This act resulted in the employee straining his left buttock muscle.

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