# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220111290017` · 03/28/2011 · GCC Dacotah Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **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:** 31.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GCC SAB de CV
- **Operator:** GCC Dacotah Inc
- **Mine:** [3900022](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900022)
## Narrative

The employee was loading powder on the pickup from a semi trailer.  The powder comes in bags 5"" in diameter and weighs 30 lbs. Employee says he was picking up a powder stick and when he stood up he felt pain in his lower back and heard a popping noise.  He did not seek medical care at this time.  He thought it would be better in a couple of days.

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