# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070870034` · 03/13/2007 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall helper, Highwall drill helper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
- **Mine:** [2600827](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2600827)
## Narrative

He was loading cement at the Cortez Mine laydown yard. Although a fork lift was available he chose not to use it. While he was lifting a bag of cement he pulled a muscle in his back. Weather conditions was clear and dry, ground conditions was dry and level. Placed on light duty as per Dr.

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