# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082030015` · 07/01/2008 · St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
- **Operator:** St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC
- **Mine:** [2000038](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000038)
## Narrative

Working on the #3 discharge elevator. Lifted a bucket that was stuck. Felt a pull in the back.  Ignored it.  Kept working.  He is now feeling symptoms in the left leg and went to the dr. yesterday.  He has been placed on a 10 lb lifting restriction and anti-inflammatory prescription.  Seeing doctor next week.

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