# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090820015` · 03/04/2009 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 33.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [0100394](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100394)
## Narrative

Employee was moving coal mill liners (approximately 60 lbs) from an elevated pallet to the coal mill.  He would have to lift them up around 10 inches and place them on the lip of the coal mill for support.  He was moving the liner with a twisting action and felt a pinch in his side.  He did not report the accident until 3/9/2009 and comp carrier determined coverage on 3/19/09.

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