# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081700028` · 05/22/2008 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **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:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 43.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BASF SE
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0800115](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800115)
## Narrative

A mechanic worked on a dust collector bag change on 5/22. The next Tues,he called in with complaints of back pain, but did not indicate a work related injury. While receiving medical attention, he reasoned that the bag change must be the cause of injury.  On 6/13, he met with supervision to make a W/C claim. An investigation is in process. Awaiting assessment by physicians.

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