# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072600016` · 06/09/2007 · Big River Industries
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Big River Industries
- **Mine:** [1600033](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600033)
## Narrative

Employee (Bowl Mill Attendent), was attending the clay feed belt, noticed large piece of clay, he stopped the belt and attempted to remove clay without assistance. He felt pain in his lower back, notified Supervisor. He was taken to local hospital  - Diagnosed w/ back strain - light duty release to work 14 days.

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