# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051290089` · 05/03/2005 · Imerys Pigments LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Pigments LLC
- **Mine:** [0100011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100011)
## Narrative

DRAWSTRING OF A RE-TIED BAG HUNG ON A BELT MOTOR CAUSING THE BAG TO BECOME UNBALANCED. WHEN THE BAGGING CYCLE ENDED THE BAG RELEASED AND FELL TOWARD EMPLOYEE. HE STEPPED BACK AS THE BAG FELL ON HIS FEET.(APPROX 2000#)AS HE MOVED HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. RESTRICTED DUTY REQUIRED.

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