# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072360004` · 08/20/2007 · Zemex Attapulgite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **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:** Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
- **Operator:** Zemex Attapulgite LLC
- **Mine:** [0900150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900150)
## Narrative

Helping another maintenance employee lift and position the metal refractory door to the combustion chamber to the No. 1 Hammer Mill, he strained his lower back.  Treating physician issued work restrictions for one week.  Employee (Maintenance Electrician) continues working (light duty) and has not lost time.

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