# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090350004` · 01/28/2009 · Big Cedar Stone
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 361
- **Mine experience:** 4.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward J  Robinson
- **Operator:** Big Cedar Stone
- **Mine:** [2302273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302273)
## Narrative

Went to Landmart Gas Co. to get a propane tank. Employee helped the supervisor lift a 100lb propane tank and carry to truck. The employee complained of lower back pain, but indicated he could return to work. He continued work, handling stone and buidling sample stone panels. Later in the shift he experienced severe back pain and had to be taken to hospital.

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