# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121710019` · 06/08/2012 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sherwin Alumina LLC
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

EE was in the process of hooking up an electric motor in an area of reduced space. Upon completing the installation, EE had a difficult time straightening up & was experiencing pain in the Left lateral aspect of the lower lumbar region of the back. EE was diagnosed with Left Lumbar Strain. EE placed on restricted duty by Treating Physician on 6/14/12

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