# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220100710011` · 02/23/2010 · J R Thompson Inc
## 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 explosives
- **Injury source:** EXPLOSIVE-DIR REL TO INJR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 340
- **Mine experience:** 3.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John R  Thompson
- **Operator:** J R Thompson Inc
- **Mine:** [4103014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103014)
## Narrative

Employee twisted his back while helping load a shot at the quarry. The impairment is unknown.

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