# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090770027` · 03/17/2009 · Mitsubishi Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mitsubishi Corp
- **Operator:** Mitsubishi Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [0400157](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400157)
## Narrative

Picked up 5 gallon water bottle, approx 50 lbs, and turned to place upside down on top of fountain, employee felt sharp pain in lower back. Twisting motion on back under load caused problem.

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