# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110250014` · 01/22/2011 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602678](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602678)
## Narrative

Driver unloaded product hose to start unloading crushed lime, he was connecting 4 inch cam lock fitting to silo and his back started hurting. He was able to stand up with help holding on to silo leg. Mine EMT checked him out and sent to ER. The e.r. doctor said it was muscle spasms and gave him a muscle relaxer and 24hrs bed rest with a follow up visit on the 24th.

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