# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082250007` · 08/06/2008 · Kyanite Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MOVEABLE LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 14.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Disthene Group Inc
- **Operator:** Kyanite Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [4400170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400170)
## Narrative

While working in a water tank, the employee was standing on one ladder. He lifted a second ladder and twisted to place it into a second water tank. He pulled a muscle in his lower back.

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