# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072950057` · 10/04/2007 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4406879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406879)
## Narrative

EE was lifting laboratory sample and felt sharp pain in lower back. Seen by company's occupational physician, who diagnosed lower back muscle strain and gave prescription meds X3 (muscle relaxer, analgesic cream and 800 mg Motrin). Lifting restriction X 1 week, did not affect ability to perform primary duties or tasks.

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