# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062400070` · 06/25/2006 · Essroc Cement Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 1.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp.
- **Mine:** [4600007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4600007)
## Narrative

Employee carried a full tank of propane across firing floor (approximately 60 ft) and installed it on a forklift, straining his back. Initially went to doctor, was treated and released. Did not miss work until 8/20/2006.

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