# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070450020` · 02/07/2007 · Elementis Specialties Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Elementis Plc
- **Operator:** Elementis Specialties Inc
- **Mine:** [0402634](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402634)
## Narrative

Employees foot slipped while pulling up on a centrifuge to disassemble for cleaning.  Foot hit the toeboard, jarring his right lower back/hip.  Reported to his supervisor 2/7 as ""report only"".  On 2/8, the employee reported back pain, so we took him to the doctor for evaluation.  No drugs prescribed.  Dr. recommended light duty on 2/8/07.  Released to return to full duty 2/13/07.

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