# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051090020` · 01/03/2005 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [1800017](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800017)
## Narrative

Employee was trying to carrying empty 55 gallon barrel up steps to drain oil into.  Strained back while pulling up on barrel.  Employee did not ask for help or use available hand carts.  Employee was advised to ask for help.  If this becomes a frequent task, a hoist will be installed.

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