# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091210039` · 04/21/2009 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [3600185](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600185)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to remove a masonry pallet from the palletizer at the pallet pusher in the process of changing from masonry to a portland packing scenario. Lifting the pallet over the pallet guide rail to remove it from the line, she believes the pallet edge caught the safety lanyard which made one corner drop striking left knee and pulling lower back.

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