# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112690015` · 09/08/2011 · E I Dupont De Nemours & Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 37.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** EI DuPont De Nemours & Co Inc
- **Operator:** E I Dupont De Nemours & Co Inc
- **Mine:** [0800225](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800225)
## Narrative

Employee had lifted a 1 inch steel plate weighing approx. 55 lbs.(weight of steel plate was not know in the field) and was holding it up while waiting for installation. After handing off the plate and leaving the area, a few minutes later he felt pain in his lower back.

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