# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053570019` · 12/03/2005 · Illinois Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 75
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Illinois Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1100003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100003)
## Narrative

EE strained back on 12/03/05; was able to continue regular duty. 12/20/05 - doctor ordered light duty restrictions. From these restrictions EE cannot perform all the duties connected with job requirements. EE was attempting to lift a frozen piece of material off a belt when he felt strain in lower back. 1/5/06: new restrictions & meds. - EE will have lost work days.

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