# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052840046` · 09/25/2005 · Imerys Marble Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Marble Inc
- **Mine:** [0900577](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900577)
## Narrative

Employee was sitting on catwalk near Plant 5 screens, throwing spilled rock off catwalk.  When he stood up he felt a tightness in his lower back. Did not report to supervisor until  10/03/2005 at 11:00 am.  Went to company doctor on 10/06/2005 and was placed on restricted duty ( no lifting over 20 #).

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