# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072350023` · 08/10/2007 · Zemex Industrial Minerals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 22.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
- **Operator:** Zemex Industrial Minerals
- **Mine:** [0800111](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800111)
## Narrative

Employee was moving a metal bottom elevator idler (spare part) in the Store Room and strained his lower back (right side).  He did not report to Management until August 20.  Doctor issued work restrictions.  Employee continues to work on light duty.

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