# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072820002` · 09/24/2007 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** 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:** 99
- **Mine experience:** 11.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

Employee lifted a 118 lb. part from the floor into a parts washer (3 ft above floor).  Employee felt a twinge in his back.  Worked the rest of the day.  Came to work the next morning with severely sprained back. Suffered severe lumbar sprain, possible ruptured disk.  Sent for Cat Scan to determine extent of injury

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