# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093490013` · 10/18/2009 · Lafarge North America Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **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:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America Inc
- **Mine:** [4500805](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4500805)
## Narrative

EE was trying to close steerhorn and the feeder was jammed so he had to yank on it. The next day his back started hurting. Complained of back strain later and visited doctor on 11/16/2009.

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