# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103120014` · 09/18/2010 · BASF Corporation
## 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:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BASF SE
- **Operator:** BASF Corporation
- **Mine:** [0900231](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900231)
## Narrative

A Translink operator was pulling a filled 50lb bag from the packer spout to place on the conveying system when he lost his grip on the bag. In an attempt to prevent the bag from hitting the floor, the operator tried to regain control of the bag and felt a pain in his lower back. Late reporting of injury due to causation investigation. Injury cause was determined on 11/01/10.

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