# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082980013` · 10/21/2008 · M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 172
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Schlumberger Ltd
- **Operator:** M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company
- **Mine:** [2600411](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600411)
## Narrative

EE was assisting other ee in offloading 50# sacks of Anfo from a delivery truck.  One employee in the line dropped a bag and this employee picked it up.  He felt a pain in his lower back but finished the job.  About 15 minutes later the pain increased and he was taken to town to seek medical attention.  off work until recheck on 10/27

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