# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051290009` · 05/05/2005 · Suzorite Mineral Products
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
- **Operator:** Suzorite Mineral Products
- **Mine:** [4100869](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100869)
## Narrative

Injured employee was stacking 50-lb. bags on a wooden pallet.  After laying a bag on a pallet he raised himself back upwards and felt discomfort in his back.  The discomfort continued so he was taken for medical examination and diagnosed with a lower back strain.  Treating doctor issued work restrictions.

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