# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090560007` · 02/12/2009 · Pioneer Sands LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Pioneer Sands LLC
- **Mine:** [0503295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503295)
## Narrative

Alleged back strain while changing 13lb bags in dust collector.  Miner worked entire shift and 2 scheduled hours next day, did not report any injury or pain.  Called leadman to report back pain on Sunday, 02/15/2009, at 2:30pm.  Produced emergency room release on Tuesday, 02/17/2009, showing treatment with no recommended restrictions or missed work days.

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