# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071030015` · 04/02/2007 · Cargill Deicing Technology
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Deicing Technology
- **Mine:** [1600509](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600509)
## Narrative

3 employees were installing a 120lb stainless steel chute. After lifting the chute EE felt a twinge in his lower back. Following day 4/3/07 he was taken to the clinic, x-rays were negative, diagnosis was a Lumbosacral Strain, Mobic a nonsterodial anti-inflammatory drug was prescribed. The employee returned to work with restrictions.

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