# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220073330020` · 11/14/2007 · Cargill Deicing Technology
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 11.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Deicing Technology
- **Mine:** [1600509](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600509)
## Narrative

Employee was working on barge dock loading empty barges. Employee was bending over to pick up an accudraft box which weighs 5-10 lbs. He stated when he stood back up he felt a sharp pain in his back. Took employee to get examined on 11/16/07 doctor did not prescribe any medication but did place EE on light duty for a week. EE's personal doctor excused him from work on 11/21/07.

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