# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062500002` · 08/25/2006 · Industrial Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 2.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** L G  Wilson Jr
- **Operator:** Industrial Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [3800388](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800388)
## Narrative

Employee was using a bar to open the bottom door on an incoming ore railroad car.  When the door latch mechanism suddenly released, employee felt pain in his back and left arm.  Doctor's diagnosis was lumbar strain and muscle strain.

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