# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062890043` · 10/04/2006 · CEMEX
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 173
- **Mine experience:** 15.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX
- **Mine:** [0401891](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401891)
## Narrative

While shoveling, employee was bent over and twisting left with the shovel. He overextended, pulling lower back.

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