# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072130037` · 06/21/2007 · Lafarge West Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** MOTORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge West Incorporated
- **Mine:** [0501057](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0501057)
## Narrative

Moving an electric motor up stairs, it started to slip, as he went to hold if from falling, strained his back.  Did not seek medical attention until 7/26/07.

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