# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091200034` · 03/12/2009 · Cornerstone Materials LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Stone finishing and sizing personnel, Stone/Rock cut/Polish/Saw operator, Splitter, Cutter, Trimmer
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 10.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donald L  Blaser
- **Operator:** Cornerstone Materials LLC
- **Mine:** [0202746](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202746)
## Narrative

EE was lifting a piece of sandstone onto a pallet, when he sustained a sharp pain to the lower back. Physician diagnosis: Low back strain/strain. Note: Monday 3/16/09 was a non-work day for the company.

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