# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093130017` · 10/26/2009 · Lafarge Building Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Building Materials
- **Mine:** [0900182](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900182)
## Narrative

Employee reported back injury while lifting safety gate at the manlift elevator. Note: Employee didn't see doctor until 11/1/2009.

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