# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093030044` · 10/26/2009 · Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 123
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Baker Hughes Inc
- **Operator:** Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations
- **Mine:** [2601152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601152)
## Narrative

BHDF temporary employee was stacking bags of barite on a pallet in the bagging area located at the Mill for approximately 30 minutes when the employee noticed that his back was hurting. The employee kept on stacking bags of barite for an additional 30 minutes and noticed that his back was still hurting and then notified his supervisor.

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